Apple explains that reduced battery life in iOS 26 is a common occurrence, not an issue for concern.
Apple has released its much-anticipated iOS 26 update, bringing exciting new features like call screening and a fresh Liquid Glass redesign to the iPhone. However, users may notice a temporary impact on battery life and thermal performance immediately after completing the update.
According to a support page published by Apple, this expected battery drain is due to the device completing setup processes, indexing data, downloading new assets, and updating apps. The temporary drain is considered normal after downloading the iOS 26 update.
Some new features in iOS 26 might require more resources to function, which could potentially lead to a small impact on performance and battery life. This is especially true for the many new background processes and the integration of Apple Intelligence, which are introduced in this update.
Apple encourages users to keep their devices connected to a power source during the initial setup and for a few hours after the update to ensure the battery has enough power to complete these processes. The additional battery drain is expected to be temporary, and battery life should return to normal levels once the setup processes are complete.
The iOS 26 update was announced at the Worldwide Developers Conference in June and was officially released on Monday. If you have not yet updated your iPhone, you may want to consider doing so to enjoy the new features and improvements. Just be aware that there might be a temporary impact on battery life and performance during and immediately after the update.
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