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Is iOS 26 draining your iPhone battery faster? Here's why - and what you can do


Increased battery drain is normal after installing a major OS update, says Apple.

"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." Given enough time and future software updates, the battery drain should become less severe and less noticeable, or at least people will complain about it less.

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