Apple warns installing iOS 26 might impact your iPhone's battery life
Published on Sep 17, 2025 at 5:38 AM (UTC-4)
by Grace Donohoe
Last updated on Sep 17, 2025 at 10:12 AM (UTC-4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
iPhone users, pay attention, as the latest iOS 26 software update could impact the battery life of your beloved Apple device.
The new update is now available and boasts some seriously cool features.
But it turns out the update might alter the ever-important battery life of your phone.
But given how impressive some of the features are, people might just be content to give up some of their battery life.
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Apple has issued a battery warning with the new IOS 26 update
It’s the moment that every iPhone user has been eagerly waiting for: the highly anticipated software update of iOS 26.
Apple regularly sends out software updates to its devices to keep them running smoothly and to maintain high security systems.
But it seems that the company has also issued a warning as iOS 26 gets adopted.
The company first explained that both its software and hardware are designed to perform well alongside facilitating a ‘great battery life,’ but as the updates can change usage, there is something that users should know.
“Immediately after completing an update, particularly a major release, you might notice a temporary impact on battery life and thermal performance,” the company warned.
“This is normal, as your device needs time to complete the setup process in the background, including indexing data and files for search, downloading new assets, and updating apps.”
Apple continued that it depends on how much an individual person uses their device, but it is still working to finesse features in the background, too.
Features included in the update consist of Live Activities, Call Screening, and Hold Assist, plus improvements of many others, too.
It is important to note, however, that the software update warning of battery life impact is generalized and not specific to iOS 26.
Apple’s new updates are exciting
From releasing iPhones to iPads and computers, there aren’t many spheres that the company hasn’t explored.
But the clever ideas are also implemented and used in many vehicles, too, with the creation of CarPlay.
For example, one driver in North Carolina decided to show off her incredible custom Apple CarPlay within her Chevrolet, highlighting a special sound effect.
Additionally, five major car brands are set to announce that they’ll be integrating Apple CarPlay Ultra into new vehicles.
You can read more from Apple on the battery matter here.
Beginning her career as a lifestyle reporter and social-media manager, Grace joined Supercar Blondie in February 2025. Since coming on board, has thrown herself into the busy daily writing schedule. Her editorial sweet spots include writing about luxury properties and the quirky features inside them that the one percent are investing in, as well as groundbreaking advancements in space exploration.
