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Apple finally dropped iOS 26 this week, and while fans rushed to download the update, many quickly noticed something annoying—their iPhone battery suddenly feels worse.
Why iPhones lose battery after iOS updates
Apple has actually admitted it this time: installing a big update like iOS 26 can temporarily hurt battery life and even make your phone feel slower. Why? Because your iPhone is busy working in the background—indexing files, reworking search, and pulling system resources into place.
Think of it as your phone spring-cleaning itself after…
