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# iOS 27 'Rave' Update to Clean Up Code, Could Boost Battery Life

**[Hacker News](https://daily.dev/sources/hn)** · 2 min read · 0 upvotes · 0 comments

## Summary

iOS 27, codenamed 'Rave', will focus on internal cleanup similar to Apple's Snow Leopard update. Engineers plan to remove old code, rewrite features, and upgrade apps to improve performance and battery life. The update will include minor interface tweaks but nothing as dramatic as iOS 26's Liquid Glass overhaul. This cleanup effort is particularly important as Apple prepares to launch new device categories like a touchscreen MacBook Pro and foldable iPhone in late 2026. The update will also continue work on AI improvements, with delayed Siri features now expected in iOS 27.

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