Since teh introduction of iOS 26, reports are piling up in forums and social networks of shorter battery life on the iPhone. But don’t worry: the phenomenon is entirely normal. After a major system update, the iPhone works intensively in the background to re-index data and optimize files. this process usually takes one to two days,after which energy consumption stabilizes again. Nevertheless,it is worth activating or deactivating some settings in the interest of longer battery life. Below we will show you how to get the most out of your battery and extend the usage time of your iPhone so that you can make long calls, surf, game and chat even away from power outlets. COMPUTER BILD tested all the tips itself – with noticeable success.
### Apps aktualisieren
First, you should check if all apps are up to date. After a major iOS update, many manufacturers are releasing fresh versions of their apps that are optimized for the new operating system. In addition,unsuitable or faulty apps often cause crashes or background activity that wastes needless energy.Open the App Store and tap your profile picture in the top right corner. All available app updates will then appear in the “Available Apps” section. Some description texts even explicitly point out the optimization for iOS 26. Refresh all apps in one go with a tap on “Update all” or select the refresh button next to the app you want to update.
Without regular updates, there is a risk of security gaps as well as higher energy consumption.
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### Hintergrundaktualisierung unterdrücken
Many apps work in the background and update themselves automatically. For security-relevant applications such as banking or authenticator apps, this also makes sense, as updates regularly close security gaps. However, for other apps, including social media and streaming applications, you can safely turn off background refresh and save a lot of energy by suppressing the charging process. To do this,
always-on-Display deaktivieren
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das Always-on-Display des iPhones zeigt im Stand-by-Modus auf dem Sperrbildschirm Informationen wie die Uhrzeit oder eingegangene Mitteilungen an. das ist praktisch, zieht aber auch Energie. Um die Always-on-Funktionen auszuschalten, öffnen Sie das Menü “Einstellungen -> Anzeige & Helligkeit”. stellen Sie die Option “Immer eingeschaltet” auf “Aus”.
Display nur bei Bedarf einschalten
Im selben Menü finden Sie die Option “Beim Anheben aktivieren”.Wenn diese Funktion deaktiviert ist, schaltet sich das Display nicht mehr beim Anheben des iPhones ein, was den Akku schont. Um den Bildschirm zu aktivieren, tippen Sie künftig lediglich darauf.
transparenz von Liquid Design reduzieren
Eine der zentralen Neuerungen von iOS 26 ist das Liquid Design, which is intended to give the user interface more elegance with light and transparency effects. It’s not entirely clear whether the new look will have an impact on battery life, but to be on the safe side, you can reduce the effect (it can’t be turned off completely). To do this, go to the menu “Settings -> Accessibility -> Display & Text Size”. There,activate the slider next to “Reduce Transparency”.
!iOS 26 – Transparenz reduzieren
Das gläserne Design von iOS 26 lässt sich nicht vollständig abschalten, aber immerhin abschwächen.
Extending Your iPhone Battery Life: Optimizing Charging and Usage
Apple has introduced features designed to help users maximize the lifespan of their iPhone batteries. For iPhone 15 models and newer, a key feature is the ability to set a charge limit. Here’s how to optimize your iPhone’s battery health,based on current best practices:
Setting a Charge Limit
To implement a charge limit,navigate to Settings > Battery > Charging and select a maximum charge level between 80% and 90%. This prevents the battery from being fully charged to 100% regularly, which can contribute to long-term battery degradation. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213838
Temporary Full Charge & optimized Charging
If you occasionally need a full charge,you can temporarily override the limit by sliding the charge limit to 100% and selecting “charge to 100% Until Tomorrow.” the iPhone will revert to your previously set limit the following day.
When using a 100% charge limit,it’s crucial to enable Optimized Battery Charging. This feature learns your daily charging routine and intelligently delays charging past 80% until just before you need to use your phone. This minimizes the time the battery spends at full charge, preserving its long-term health. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208305
Additional Battery Saving Tips
Beyond charging habits, consider these practices:
* Minimize App Restarts: Avoid force-closing apps after use. iOS is designed to manage apps efficiently in the background. Repeatedly closing and reopening apps can actually increase battery consumption due to the resources required for relaunching.
* Regular restarts: While minimizing app restarts is beneficial, completely powering off your iPhone periodically (e.g., overnight) can improve performance and perhaps contribute to long-term battery health.
* background App Refresh: Review which apps are allowed to refresh in the background (Settings > General > Background App Refresh) and disable it for apps you don’t need constant updates from.
By implementing these strategies, you can significantly extend the lifespan of your iPhone’s battery and maintain optimal performance.