Apple has started rolling out iOS 26 and of course the first wave of users is excited to look at new software adjustments and features. Along with the update flag Apple a caution: You can see that the battery of your iPhone slides a little faster after installing, at least for a short while. In his official documentation, Apple says it is nothing to panic. “Immediately after completing an update, especially a large version, you can notice a temporary impact on battery life and thermal performance,” the company writes according to the support guide quoted by 9to5mac. There is a technical reason for this. After the update, iPhones need time to execute new background processes. This includes indexing photos and files for faster searches, updating programs and the packing of refreshing assets. Although your home screen looks the same, the phone works a day or two under the bonnet. For most people, this means that a noticeable battery type is not a sign of bigger problems, but merely your phone that works behind the scenes overtime. Apple suggests relieving the impact as soon as these processes end. New software, greater demand that new features tend to have greater demands on your device. Apple warns that “some users may notice a small impact on performance and/or battery life.” According to the business, how obvious it will depend on what you do with your phone each day and what model you use. iOS 26 supports a fairly range and stretches back to the iPhone 11 and iPhone’s 2. Not every app or background process ends up in the same way on older hardware. The company points out that some improvements in iOS 26 can keep you on your phone longer, which of course burns more battery. As for the browsing and control of apps, the new excitement often leads to heavier use immediately after update. Apple recommends that your device be plugged in during the first day if you are concerned about performance humps. According to the update notes, you must be at least 18 GB free to start the process, and you will see an option to update in settings, under general> software update. Rolling back to an earlier iOS version is possible, but not simple. Apple’s advice is to keep your device informed to get the latest security solutions and the best chance of long-term app compatibility. If you see that battery life is taking a short-term hit after installing iOS 26, you should know that it is expected. Most battery levels rise after 48 hours as new background tasks are completed and your phone comes back to the usual routine.
Here we go again! Apple says iPhone users who update to iOS 26 could possibly experience battery problems
