TLDR;
This video discusses the expected battery drain and performance impacts after updating to iOS 26, referencing Apple's official support document on the matter. It shares the presenter's experience 24 hours post-update and offers four key tips to improve battery life, including adjusting cellular data settings, managing background app refresh, using adaptive power mode, and disabling keyboard haptics.
- Apple acknowledges temporary battery and thermal impacts after major iOS updates due to background processes like indexing and downloading.
- The presenter experienced increased battery drain but no overheating in the first 24 hours after updating to iOS 26.
- Key recommendations include setting cellular data to LTE only, disabling background app refresh, enabling adaptive power mode, and turning off keyboard haptics.
Introduction: iOS 26 Update and Initial Feedback [0:00]
The presenter acknowledges user feedback regarding overheating and battery drain after updating to iOS 26. He mentions a new support document from Apple addressing performance and battery life after major software updates. The video aims to share his personal experience with iOS 26 after 24 hours of use and provide tips to improve battery life, especially after a major update that involves significant background activity.
Apple's Official Stance on Battery and Performance [0:51]
Apple released a support document alongside iOS 26 explaining the impact of software updates on performance and battery life. The document states that it's normal to experience temporary impacts on battery life and thermal performance immediately after a major iOS update. This is because the device needs time to complete background setup processes, such as indexing data and files for search, downloading new assets, and updating applications. Apple also notes that new features may require additional resources, potentially impacting performance and battery life, but they are continuously working to optimize these features in software updates.
First 24 Hours with iOS 26: Personal Experience [2:09]
The presenter shares his experience during the first 24 hours after updating to iOS 26, noting that his battery drained faster than usual, which he expected due to background processes. However, he did not experience any overheating or thermal performance issues. He suggests that users with older devices should be particularly mindful of these potential issues.
Tips to Improve Battery Life After Updating to iOS 26 [2:47]
The presenter provides four recommendations to improve battery life after updating to iOS 26, assuming issues persist beyond the initial indexing period of four to five days:
- Set Cellular Data to LTE Only: In settings under cell data options, switching from automatic 5G/LTE to LTE only can improve battery life because LTE networks are more widespread and require less searching, thus conserving battery.
- Disable Background App Refresh: Turning off background app refresh in general settings prevents apps from refreshing in the background, which can drain battery.
- Enable Adaptive Power Mode: For newer devices, enabling adaptive power mode under battery settings can throttle background activity to optimize battery life.
- Turn Off Keyboard Haptics: Disabling haptics for the keyboard in sound and haptics settings can reduce battery drain, especially after a major software update like iOS 26.