Apple's iPhone models no longer appear to be the best anymore. From the onset of iOS 26, battery issues seemed to creep in, reportedly affecting many whose battery seemed to have drained fast. If you were one of them, here are 7 ways we have compiled that will help you along the way in maximizing your battery life on iOS 26.
1. Disable Background App Refreshing Is One Of The 7 Game-Changing Tricks
Certain apps on iOS 26 keep on refreshing data in the background, and thus, they are terrible for the battery. Go to Settings>General>Background App Refresh and disable background refresh of unimportant apps to save battery.
2. Lower the Display Brightness
This is one of the 7 game-changing tricks. High brightness causes heavy battery draining. Keep auto-brightness on or manually lower the brightness level that can be accessed from Settings>Display&Brightness.
3. Limit Location Services
The highest battery ailments come from location tracking. Allow location access only to apps that need it from Settings>Privacy>Location Services and deny all others.
4. Dismiss Unwanted Notification Alerts
Doubtful notifications skid battery juice. From Settings>Notifications, kill notifications from those applications whose notifications you deem unnecessary.
5. Reduce Widgets and Animations
Extra battery drain was implemented from a few new animations in iOS 26. Enable Reduce Motion from Settings>Accessibility>Motion and clear any unwanted widgets from the home screen.
6. Check for Software Updates
Occasionally, Apple releases patches for battery issues; thus, check for updates from Settings>General>Software Update and install the most current.
7. Restart and Check Battery Health
This is one of the 7 game-changing ways. Restarting the device can, at times, fix minor glitches. Under Settings>Battery>Battery Health, check battery capacity and consider a battery replacement if it is low.
Battery problems popped up on the heads of a million people on iOS 26; with these 7 game-changing tips, you could really make a difference regarding the battery life of your phone. Try to check once in a while, and turn off unnecessary settings so that your phone does not drain that fast.
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