iOS 26 update sparks backlash: Overheating, battery drain and more — Here’s how Apple vows to fix them

Apple’s much-anticipated iOS 26 update, rolled out earlier this week, is off to a rocky start as users flood social media with complaints ranging from overheating and battery drain to glitches that affect core functions like calling, app switching, and even display rotation. While Apple promises performance optimisations and security upgrades, many iPhone and iPad owners say the update has left their devices buggy, unreliable, and frustrating to use.

Here common issues with iOS 26 Updates that users are facing:

Overheating and Battery Drain

Several…