Apple iOS 26 Rolls Out with New Look, Battery Notice
Apple has officially rolled out iOS 26 , marking one of the biggest updates in iPhone history. The highlight is the liquid glass theme , now available across all supported iPhones and iPads with iPadOS 26. iOS 26 Update & Battery But before you update, Apple has issued a caution regarding battery performance . In its updated support page on September 15, the company explained that users may notice a temporary dip in battery life right after installing iOS 26. This happens because the device runs background processes to complete setup. Apple reassures users that this is normal and not a permanent issue. Once the setup completes, battery performance should return to normal, ensuring a smooth software experience. Meanwhile, the upcoming iPhone 17 series and iPhone Air , launching on September 19, will ship with iOS 26 pre-installed.