iOS 26: Will updating to iOS 26 reduce battery life? Apple has provided its own answer..

Apple recently released the iOS 26 update for millions of iPhone users. This is one of the biggest updates in iPhone history. This new version brings a liquid glass design to all supported iPhones. iPadOS 26 also offers the same design on iPads. But did you know that Apple is also informing users about the impact on battery life before updating their iPhone or iPad? In fact, many users have reported that their iPhone's battery life has decreased since updating their devices to the latest iOS 26. Let's find out the reason...

Why is the software update special?
Apple released the stable version of iOS 26 on September 15th, after which Apple shared an update on its page titled 'About Apple software updates'. In it, the company explained why the software update is important for all devices and what this new update brings. A section on the same page also discusses performance and battery life.

Understand why battery life has decreased.
On this page, Apple informs users that upgrading their iPhone or other Apple device to a major release, such as the latest version of iOS 26, may result in a slight decrease in battery life. However, the company says this is not a permanent issue. This is normal, as your device needs some time to complete the setup process in the background.

....So when will the problem be resolved?
Users updating their iPhone to iOS 26 may initially notice a decrease in battery life, but there's no need to worry too much. After the background process completes, the device should experience the same battery life as before, along with an improved software experience. The first iPhone sales in the country are also set to begin this Friday. The latest iPhone 17 series devices and iPhone Air will receive iOS 26 directly.

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