iOS 26 Introduces Estimated Charging Time Feature
Unveiled last night, iOS 26 now includes a feature that predicts how long it will take to charge an iPhone. When the device is connected to a charger, this estimated time briefly appears above the lock screen clock, indicating the remaining duration to reach 80% battery capacity.
Revamped Battery Settings Section
Apple has overhauled the battery settings section accessible via Settings > Battery. Within this section, users will find not only the estimated time to reach 80% but also the time required to fully charge the battery to 100%. Since charging efficiency decreases as the battery fills, reaching full capacity takes significantly longer. Apple’s update also includes a redesigned display of battery usage statistics, offering a comparison across different days of the week and categorizing energy consumption by type of activity. Detailed information is now available on how much power each app uses while active on screen versus running in the background.
Future Developments and Apple Intelligence
It’s important to note that these updates are not connected to Apple Intelligence, as the screenshots were taken on an iPhone 14 Pro. However, future battery-related features from Apple Intelligence are expected to be announced in September alongside the iPhone 17. According to Mark Gurman, the new ultra-thin and lightweight Air model could feature iOS 19, designed to learn from user habits to optimize system power consumption and decide when to decrease energy usage for certain apps or features. Currently, iOS 26 remains in beta, with the final version set to release in September.
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Ethan Rivers focuses on Android smartphones, emerging mobile platforms, and operating systems. With a critical yet fair perspective, he evaluates devices on performance, design, and ecosystem compatibility.