One of our favorite new features added with the iOS 26 developer beta is Apple's new "adaptive power" mode aimed at extending the battery life of the best iPhones. Unfortunately, it looks like you'll ...

For years, we've seen incremental updates to the iPhone's software, but with iOS 26 getting a design overhaul, quite a few heads have turned. From updates to iMessage, to call screening in the Phone ...

Apple may have created a problem with the latest version of iOS. Since iOS 26 launched in September, there have been reports around the internet of the new update significantly shortening battery life ...

Jeff Carlson writes about mobile technology for CNET. He is also the author of dozens of how-to books covering a wide spectrum ranging from Apple devices and cameras to photo editing software and ...

iOS 26 adds a new Adaptive Power Mode to newer iPhones to extend their battery life under heavy load. It will achieve this by lowering the display brightness and making other under-the-hood changes.

iOS 26 introduces a significant enhancement for iPhone users: charging time estimates. This feature provides precise information on how long it will take to charge your device to both 80% and 100%, ...

I covered iPhone 16 battery life extensively since Apple unveiled the phone, so I know all four models should offer decent-to-great battery life. Battery life has been one of the main reasons I got ...

One of the biggest concerns for smartphone owners is getting their device’s battery to last all day. Experiencing battery drain without knowing the cause is one of the most frustrating situations we ...

Users are posting on social media that iOS 18 is causing their iPhone batteries to drain quickly. Historically, it's been temporary and is common with new hardware and a big OS update. Consumer groups ...

iOS 18.2 beta 2 code suggests iPhones may eventually show the estimated time needed for a full battery charge. The new framework, “BatteryIntelligence,” will likely calculate the value based on the ...