I would like to suggest reducing the excessive empty space between the main content and the bottom interface area throughout iOS 27, particularly on smaller displays such as the iPhone SE and iPhone mini.
In several areas of the system UI, there appears to be more empty space than necessary above the bottom interface area. On smaller displays, this reduces the amount of content that can be shown at once and makes less efficient use of the available screen space.
For example, in the attached comparison, the bottom spacing measures approximately 1.9 cm using the ruler in Apple Freeform. Reducing this spacing to approximately 1.4 cm would allow more content to be displayed while still maintaining comfortable visual spacing and readability.
I suggest that iOS 27 reduce this bottom spacing, along with the related margins and padding, from approximately 1.9 cm to 1.4 cm on smaller displays, such as the iPhone SE and iPhone mini. I believe this adjustment should be applied consistently throughout the iOS system rather than being limited to a specific app or interface.
This would be especially beneficial for smaller iPhones, where every bit of available screen space matters.
I would love to see Apple consider this improvement for iOS 27 and review the bottom spacing throughout the system to make better use of the available display area.
The goal is to provide more usable screen space while maintaining readability, accessibility, and the overall visual balance of the interface.
feedback ID: FB24360982