A brand-new iPhone can easily last all day, but that wanes over time as parts age. Newer software takes its toll on battery life too, as the latest iOS 18 software and apps, including Apple ...

If you’ve noticed that your iPhone’s battery is draining faster than expected, the culprit might be hiding in plain sight: the apps you use every day. Some apps are notorious for consuming excessive ...

If your iPhone battery drains faster after updating to iOS 26, wait 24–48 hours for background tasks to settle. Then update to iOS 26.1, restart your iPhone, check and update battery-draining apps, ...

Apple said it's normal for your iPhone battery to drain quickly after an update. The company also said this is temporary. Zach began writing for CNET in November, 2021 after writing for a broadcast ...

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 ...

Is your iPhone battery draining faster than expected? This is a common concern among users, often caused by background processes and energy-intensive features running unnoticed. Fortunately, you can ...

Increased battery drain is normal following a major OS update. Your phone needs time to complete the setup in the background. iOS 26 offers a new Adaptive Power mode to extend your battery charge.

Have you ever experienced a mystery iPhone battery drain? A day when your iPhone usage is more or less normal, but for some reason your battery’s draining at an accelerated rate? Let’s exclude the ...

Zach began writing for CNET in November, 2021 after writing for a broadcast news station in his hometown, Cincinnati, for five years. You can usually find him reading and drinking coffee or watching a ...