So while your device might experience some additional battery drain at first, it should be a temporary issue after you download iOS 26. If you find you're using your iPhone more after downloading iOS 26, that could be contributing to your battery drain, too.

And in addition to the new devices, Apple also announced the release date of iOS 26. The software update is available for compatible iPhones, iPads and Apple Watches starting on Monday, Sept. 15. The update features a new user interface design and several new AI-powered features.

Alongside iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe 26, Apple also pushed updates across its ecosystem. tvOS 26, watchOS 26, and visionOS 26 were released for Apple TV, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro, respectively. Safari 26 was made available for macOS Sonoma and Sequoia users, while developers received Xcode 26.

Apple today released a new version of iOS 26 (23A345) that's available for the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Reviewers who already have

Apple has launched iOS 26, a sweeping update headlined by a new “Liquid Glass” interface, Apple Intelligence features, and smarter battery management.At the same time, it's rolling out iOS 18.7 for users who want critical security fixes

OS 26 brings a fresh design, call-screening spam tools, live translation, and smarter battery life. Here’s why you should update now.

Apple launched its new iPhone 17 series last week. Following this, the company also announced the release of its latest iOS 26 update for supported iPhones. The company released the stable iOS 26 update on September 15th.