Apple is preparing iOS 27 with a focus on code cleanup and interface tweaks aimed at improving battery life, according to a new report. The update comes as Apple accelerates development on three new AI wearables, signaling the company's continued push into artificial intelligence hardware. These developments were discussed on the latest 9to5Mac Daily podcast.

Beyond iOS 27, Apple recently partnered with TikTok on a new 'Listening Party' feature for Apple Music, expanding its social music capabilities. The podcast highlighted how these moves fit into Apple's broader strategy of enhancing user experience across its ecosystem while addressing long-standing battery concerns that have plagued recent iOS versions.

The AI wearables initiative represents Apple's most ambitious hardware expansion since the Apple Watch, with reports suggesting the company is working on multiple form factors. As Apple prepares for its next major software release, the combination of behind-the-scenes optimizations and new AI-driven devices could reshape how users interact with Apple products throughout 2026.