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iOS 26 update has released this week for a wide range of iPhones and some of them are already having issues with the battery life.
The iOS 26 release has come with some bad news for iPhone users
iOS 26 update has rolled out for iPhone users this week and some of them have seen the battery draining faster with the new version. People have often complained about these issues when a new iOS update is installed and Apple has mostly heard these issues in silence but probably observing a pattern.
Now the company has reached out to all the iPhone users affected by the battery drain issue via a support document which confirms the changes and assures them of the impact of installing a new update.
iOS 26 Update Affecting Battery Life: What Users Have Said
Reports have quoted multiple users sharing the frustration about the big drop in their iPhone’s battery life. After installing the iOS 26 update some have seen the battery drop from 100 percent to 79 percent in less than one hour, while some users noticed their iPhone’s battery hitting 50 percent far earlier than before.
These drops are not unusual and we have noticed these trends across other iOS iterations over the years. This is also the first iOS 26 public release after going through the beta cycle, so minor variations are expected.
iOS 26 Battery Drain Issue: What Apple Has Said
Apple’s support page does its best to ease the concerns among iPhone users and give them clarity on why the iOS 26 update is facing these issues. The company’s post claims a new iOS update is likely to have an effect on the thermal performance and battery life of devices and this is normal. This has been attributed to a major release, which the iOS 26 update is, and assured about its limited impact.
The new iOS version takes some time to adjust to your performance and demands, which takes a toll on the hardware and has a direct impact on the battery life of the device because of the added strain.
Apple reaching out via this support page will surely help the iPhone users feel less worried. Having said that, if you are not comfortable with these issues, it is advisable to wait for the next iOS 26 update which should be a lot more stable and reliable to run on the primary devices.
The new iOS 26 version brings the Liquid Glass design interface which some users have not liked, and Apple is giving them the option to reduce its effect.
S Aadeetya, Special Correspondent at News18 Tech, accidentally got into journalism 10 years ago, and since then, has been part of established media houses covering the latest trends in technology and helping fr…Read More
S Aadeetya, Special Correspondent at News18 Tech, accidentally got into journalism 10 years ago, and since then, has been part of established media houses covering the latest trends in technology and helping fr… Read More
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September 17, 2025, 14:02 IST
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