Apple’s newly launched iOS 26 update is causing problems for many users, who are reporting significant battery drain and overheating issues. The issues started immediately after the update was installed.
Numerous complaints about the update are circulating on the internet.
A user stated that their phone’s battery went from 100% to 79% in less than an hour, and another reported a decline in overall battery health.
Users are also experiencing performance issues, including bugs and lags in animations. Apple had alerted users to potential impacts on battery life and thermal performance after installation.
On Reddit, several users are complaining about their phones running hotter than usual. One user mentioned the time-consuming process of indexing numerous items. Some users believe Apple may have foreseen these issues, given the vapor chamber cooling systems in the upcoming iPhone 17 models.
While Apple has mentioned the effect of software updates on battery life in the past, the level of battery drain being reported now is more pronounced than previously observed.