Don't miss out on our latest stories. Add PCMag as a preferred source on Google. Has the battery life on your iPhone gone downhill this week? It’s likely due to iOS 26, and Apple says there's no cause ...

Apple releases iOS 26's public version for all to install, but the company issued a warning that it could affect battery life, causing devices to lose charge faster, and heat up iPhones more than its ...

Apple released iOS 26 on Sept. 15, and the update brings a lot of new features to your iPhone, like call screening and a new Liquid Glass redesign. If you downloaded the update and noticed your device ...

With iOS 26 now available to all iPhone users, many people might delay updating because they think Apple could be making their devices slower with new software versions. While this isn't true, Apple ...

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.

Have you ever experienced a mystery iPhone battery drain? A day when your iPhone usage is more or less normal, but for some reason your battery’s draining at an accelerated rate? Let’s exclude the ...

In iOS 26, Apple updated the Battery section of the Settings app to provide a much more in-depth look at how your iPhone usage impacts battery life and how much battery apps are draining, plus there ...

The release of iOS 26 has sparked widespread concern among users due to reports of rapid battery drain and overheating. While these issues can be frustrating, they are a common occurrence following ...

For years, we've seen incremental updates to the iPhone's software, but with iOS 26 getting a design overhaul, quite a few heads have turned. From updates to iMessage, to call screening in the Phone ...

Apple made several battery-related changes in iOS 26, introducing features that make it easier to tell which apps are draining battery and new ways to extend battery life. Apple updated the Battery ...

Users are posting on social media that iOS 18 is causing their iPhone batteries to drain quickly. Historically, it's been temporary and is common with new hardware and a big OS update. Consumer groups ...