iOS 27 is rumored to focus on bug fixes and performance improvements, which should result in “longer battery life,” according to BloombergIt’s Mark Gurman.
Consistent with his previous report, Gurman said today that Apple was “making performance improvements aimed at extending iPhone battery life,” but he said it was “unclear whether Apple would quantify device lifespan.” In other words, it remains to be seen whether Apple highlights battery life improvements during its WWDC 2026 keynote this Monday.
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