Report: iOS 27 to revamp the AirPods settings UI
Apple is working on software improvements for AirPods and AirPods Pro, including a significant redesign of their settings menu in Settings app.
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Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple is planning to revamp the AirPods settings UI in iOS 27, making it more functional, organized, and streamlined compared to its current layout.
Apple is making changes to how you can control your AirPods and AirPods Pro inside the Settings app. Right now, it's hard to find what you need because there are so many features added over time. Apple wants to make it easier by organizing things better and putting important stuff in a more visible place.
Analysis
Current AirPods Settings UI
The current AirPods settings menu in the Settings app is cluttered and overwhelming, with many new features bolted onto an older design. This has led to a need for a revamp.
Planned Changes in iOS 27
Apple plans to redesign the AirPods settings screen in iOS 27 to be more functional, organized, and streamlined. The changes will include:
- A more modern layout that promotes key functionality
- Better organization of features
- Removal or consolidation of less frequently used options
Context
While Apple Watch and Vision Pro have dedicated companion apps on the home screen, AirPods will still be confined to settings in iOS 27. The redesign is part of a broader update for Siri, which will be oriented towards a modern chatbot-like experience.
Key points
- Apple is planning to revamp the AirPods settings UI in iOS 27
- The changes will improve organization and functionality of the AirPods settings menu
- AirPods will still be confined to Settings app, unlike Apple Watch and Vision Pro which have dedicated companion apps
