Overview
- Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports Apple is shifting iOS, macOS, iPadOS and other platforms to a quality‑first cycle that prioritizes performance and bug fixes after the Liquid Glass overhaul.
- Engineering teams are combing the codebase to cut bloat and address issues such as UI glitches, battery drain, overheating and connectivity snags to improve reliability and responsiveness.
- Despite the polish focus, iOS 27 is expected to add AI features, including a health agent likely tied to a paid Health+ service and an AI‑powered web search experience.
- A significant Siri revamp is slated to arrive earlier with iOS 26.4, reportedly powered by a tailored version of Google’s Gemini running in Apple’s private cloud.
- The reporting says the cleanup also lays groundwork for future hardware like foldable iPhones, with minor Liquid Glass refinements plus enterprise and emerging‑market features in the mix.