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iPhone battery worse after updating to iOS 26? Here's why, and how I fixed it

Increased battery drain is far from unexpected after installing a major OS update, says Apple.

Apple acknowledged that after any update, especially a major release, you may notice a temporary impact on battery life and . "Depending on individual usage, some users may notice a small impact on performance and/or battery life. Apple continually works to optimize these features in software updates to ensure great battery life and a smooth user experience."

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