iOS 27 might simplify the process of saving battery life, reducing the need to search through settings.

      Apple seems to be evaluating a feature called Dormancy, which highlights unused options and recommends disabling them to save battery life.

      Apple is developing a new battery-saving feature in watchOS and iOS 27 Beta 1, referred to as Dormancy, which encourages users to turn off features to enhance battery longevity. One of the suggested features to disable is the hand gesture function, such as double-tapping. "These features haven’t been used… pic.twitter.com/Jn1663qrh6— Steve Moser (@SteveMoser) June 9, 2026"

      This approach gives battery conservation a more precise focus. Instead of leaving users to decipher which settings are consuming power, Dormancy could offer straightforward suggestions for turning off idle features.

      What did Moser discover?

      Moser's tweet includes code references for Dormancy in iOS 27 Beta 1 and watchOS. This feature seems linked to prompts aimed at optimizing battery usage, with Apple Watch gestures identified as a potential area for recommendation to deactivate.

      Gestures serve as a pertinent example because they're often used infrequently, forgotten, and left active. On the Apple Watch, where battery capacity is more limited compared to an iPhone, even a small optional feature can have a greater impact if it's not regularly utilized.

      Apple has yet to officially announce Dormancy, meaning that its name, interface, supported devices, and activation conditions could still be modified before its launch.

      Why are gestures being targeted?

      The Apple Watch provides an intriguing aspect in this scenario. It features an increasing array of small interactions that may be beneficial for some users while unnecessary for others, particularly when they are seldom used post-setup.

      A Dormancy suggestion would clarify these trade-offs. The system could recognize when a feature has become idle and recommend its deactivation, rather than requiring users to sift through settings to identify the issue themselves.

      This aligns with how many people engage with wearables. They may accept a bit of complexity when it’s beneficial, but they typically prefer not to manage every setting just to get through their day.

      When might Dormancy be available?

      Dormancy remains a discovery within beta code and isn't a confirmed feature for iOS 27. Apple might choose to rebrand it, limit its availability to specific devices, postpone it, or possibly eliminate it before the public launch.

      The practical approach is to monitor the iOS 27 and watchOS beta cycle. If Apple retains Dormancy during testing, battery conservation on iPhones and Apple Watches could become more precise, requiring fewer navigations through the settings menu and minimizing forgotten features that drain battery in the background.

      Paulo Vargas is an English major turned journalist turned technical writer, with a career that often revisits...

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      Quick Share enables easier file sharing from Android to iPhone for the OnePlus 15.

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