iOS 26 has just arrived - everything worth trying.

June 13, 2025

The battery update to iOS 26 brings major improvements, equipping iPhones with powerful power management and optimisation tools.

What's new in iOS 26 in battery settings

Detailed display of charging status
Displays the current battery level and last charge time at the top. If charging, it also shows the estimated time to full charge.
Weekly usage picture
Replace the old 24-hour and 10-day split with a general weekly comparison: it shows whether your consumption is above, below or average.
Analysis by application
Shows exact usage by app, with distinctions
background operation
active screen use
number of notifications
This helps you identify which app is "eating" battery.

Background by day
You can see detailed usage for each day of the week, separating active and inactive time, as well as the date and duration of each charge.
Battery Health & Charge Limit
Battery health indicator: charging cycles and maximum capacity.
Charge limit option at 80 %, for long term protection.
New ways to save energy
New "Power mode":
Low consumption mode
New Adaptive Power mode:

iOS 26 is exclusive to iOS & iPadOS (not Mac).

Currently only available in developer beta, the public beta is expected in July, while the official release is planned for autumn, possibly September.