It has never been stated so clearly before! Apple's striking 'battery' warning: "If you are experiencing problems or have a complaint..."

Apple 's major iOS updates are always met with excitement, but one of the biggest questions users have is their impact on battery life. Complaints of temporary battery drain, especially after installing new versions, are a common topic on forums and social media. Apple has now addressed the issue openly with a support document included in the release notes for iOS 26.

"BATTERY" WARNING FROM APPLE AFTER IOS 26

According to MacRumors, in the iOS 26 release notes, Apple warned iPhone users that installing the new software could have a temporary impact on battery life.

A new support document explains that major iOS updates require background installation processes such as indexing data and files for search, downloading new content, and updating apps.

Additionally, Apple said new features may require more resources, which could have a “minor impact” on performance and battery life.

"IT HAS NEVER BEEN EXPLAINED SO CLEARLY BEFORE"

MacRumors noted that the impact of software updates on battery life has been noted in previous support documentation, but Apple has not previously "disclosed as clearly the potential battery drain after updates."

The new support document isn't written specifically for iOS 26. It's a general document that applies to all iOS and iPadOS software updates.

Apple's support document also explains why it's important to install new iOS versions and how software updates work.