NEW: Apple readies iOS 27 service that will let users split bills for dinners, events by taking a photo of a receipt and assigning items to friends. This will be part of Apple Wallet and Cash, taking on Venmo and Splitwise. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-06-01/ios-27-watchos-27-apple-cash-feature-to-split-bills-using-receipt-photo?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc4MDMzNjc2OSwiZXhwIjoxNzgwOTQxNTY5LCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJURUJIWDdUOTZPU0cwMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJDNEVEQ0FFMUZBMDU0MEJFQTI0QTlGMjExQzFFOTA4MCJ9.pm6ee_GfZJGmwGUFMzeVJ5KlDBJIkkQJdra7eCJR9Pw

Also in Power On: The new Apple TV and HomePod mini hardware is ready to go and just waiting on the new Siri. Don’t expect major hardware changes other than processor bumps to support AI features, while the Apple TV may get an updated remote. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-05-31/apple-glasses-late-2027-release-watch-comparison-ios-28-apple-tv-homepod?srnd=undefined

Also in Power On: Early work on iOS 28 and macOS 28 has kicked off. iOS 28 is codenamed Bell, while macOS 28 is Poppy. The duo is referred to inside Apple as “Boppy.” For comparison, iOS 27 is Rave, macOS 27 is Fizz (Rizz). https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-05-31/apple-glasses-late-2027-release-watch-comparison-ios-28-apple-tv-homepod?srnd=undefined

Also in Power On: Apple’s iOS 27 Siri app will sync chats across devices like iCloud, operating similarly to the ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini apps. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-05-31/apple-glasses-late-2027-release-watch-comparison-ios-28-apple-tv-homepod?srnd=undefined

Power On: Apple, with its smart glasses launching at the end of 2027, isn’t just going after Meta. It’s aiming to disrupt the entire eyewear industry like its Apple Watch upended the mechanical watch market. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-05-31/apple-glasses-late-2027-release-watch-comparison-ios-28-apple-tv-homepod?srnd=undefined

BREAKING: A first look with renders at Apple’s upcoming iOS 27, completely revamped Siri, major new AI features, enhanced photo editing, a customizable Camera app aimed at pros and more. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2026-05-28/apple-ios-27-photos-screenshots-revamped-siri-pro-camera-app-new-ai-features?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc3OTk3MDMzNywiZXhwIjoxNzgwNTc1MTM3LCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJURlFYU1FLSVVQVVkwMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJBMENBREVFNzhEMEI0NzhEOTM0MkRGQTE1MUYxNEU0MiJ9._mQlenNKDj3eHEpbpKs55xUJl3p9ehGuj_dIc8sEj40

Also in Power On: iOS 27 will include the ability to set alternatives to AirPlay as the default media beaming protocol in order to meet the latest extreme requirements from the European Union’s Digital Markets Act. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-05-24/apple-watch-needs-shake-up-amid-whoop-oura-google-fitbit-air-airpods-ios-27-mpjuh7ln

Also in Power On: iOS 27 will include image quality improvements for Apple’s visual AI models, improving Image Playground and Genmoji. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-05-24/apple-watch-needs-shake-up-amid-whoop-oura-google-fitbit-air-airpods-ios-27-mpjuh7ln

Also in Power On: iOS 27 will give the AirPods settings/control panel an overhaul to be much more functional, better organized and more streamlined. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-05-24/apple-watch-needs-shake-up-amid-whoop-oura-google-fitbit-air-airpods-ios-27-mpjuh7ln

Power On: Apple needs to give Watch and Health efforts a shakeup as the wearables market pivots to screen-less bands, rings and AI coaching. Behind the scenes https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-05-24/apple-watch-needs-shake-up-amid-whoop-oura-google-fitbit-air-airpods-ios-27-mpjuh7ln