Many iPhone users are noticing their battery draining faster after updating to iOS 26. Even light use can cause rapid drops in charge. Phones may heat up or apps may lag, leaving users frustrated with ...

I t's frustrating when your iPhone starts losing charge even while sitting idle. Mine had begun doing that more often, ...

Increased battery drain is normal following a major OS update. Your phone needs time to complete the setup in the background. iOS 26 offers a new Adaptive Power mode to extend your battery charge.

If you have updated to iOS 26, you have thoughts on the new features and the Liquid Glass look. You may also find, as I did, that your iPhone doesn’t run quite as smoothly as usual. For example, I ...