After last year’s Liquid Glass makeover, Apple is prioritizing performance and stability for iOS 27. That may not sound as exciting as iPhone app icons that reflect and refract light, but it’s much-needed considering how buggy iOS 26 has been for so many users.
Right off the bat, Apple says there’s a new slider to adjust how much of the Liquid Glass effect you want. You can dial the effect down or up to tint it as much as you want. App icons also have a more detailed glass effect. © Raymond Wong / Gizmodo iOS 27 will be supported on iPhones all the way back to the iPhone 11 series. Apple says it’s scoured the software from top to bottom to find ways to optimize the software for speed. For example, apps launch up to 30% faster and AirDropping files between devices is up to 80% faster. © Raymond Wong / Gizmodo It seems like Apple has really fine-tuned iOS for speed in every corner it could. © Raymond Wong / Gizmodo There’s a new customizable EQ for AirPods Pro so users can create a sound profile that’s exactly as they want it.
Other highlights in iOS 27 include stronger privacy, especially settings for children and redesigned Screen Time. Search has also been redesigned to be faster and more intelligent at digging up the information you’re looking for. This story is developing…
