Apple admits iOS 26 will kill your battery faster heres what you need to know

Apple has publicly recognized that installing iOS 26 may temporarily impact both battery life and device performance. This uncommon transparency shows a shift in Apples communication technique. The slowdown isnt caused as a result of errors but to necessary essential background activities such as indexing and optimizing after a significant update, which need several days. Apple further confirms that some resource-heavy features may lead to continued drain, though tools like Adaptive Power and enhanced battery focuses to aid users in managing consumption.