Apple iOS 26.2 Causes Battery Dip? Here’s What Users Should Know

This past Friday, Apple performed the iOS 26.2 update which brought with it a number of new functionalities in the Liquid Glass settings area as well as corrections for a number of bugs found in the system. The company also reassured the users who were complaining about battery draining too fast after the installation of the update that this effect was only temporary and that they should not be worried.

As stated on Apple's support page, the device's battery may initially fluctuate during the period when it finishes performing the background tasks. Such tasks may include the indexing of files for search, downloading new assets, and updating apps. The company pointed out that while it is possible for both battery life and device temperature to be affected during the update process, the effects would be of a very short duration.

“Your iPhone may display higher battery usage for a brief period following a software update as the setup processes finalize in the background,” Apple said.

Moreover, the amount of battery drained can vary depending on the usage of the particular device by the individual. The resources-consuming features may have a temporary effect on the performance and the battery life of the device, according to Apple. Most of the users who heavily engage with their iPhones right after the update may notice significant battery loss.

The specialists claim that this behavior is not exclusive to iOS 26.2 and it repeats with the previous major updates. Generally, the problem is resolved within a few days when the background processes are finished and the system is stable.

iOS 26.2 enhances the features of iOS 26.1 with more options for customizing Liquid Glass and bug fixing. Apple encourages users to keep an eye on the battery’s performance after their devices have been updated and informed that if a device is being used actively, battery life can be reduced.