Apple overhauls the iPhone’s Battery Settings page with an Adaptive Power Mode that will automatically reduce screen brightness or slow down some activities to prolong battery life.
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Apple’s iOS 26 is out now, and the Liquid Glass UI overhaul might be overshadowing some interesting updates to Battery Settings.
First, when you plug your iPhone in to charge, the lock screen now tells you how long it will take to charge your device to 100%. If you have Optimized Battery Charging enabled, it will show you the time required to reach 80%. The charging indicator won’t be shown instantly. The lock screen first displays the date and day, and then replaces the same field with the new data.
Apple has also redesigned the Battery Settings page in iOS 26 to offer improved battery usage statistics and a new feature to extend battery life.
When you enter Settings > Battery, you now see your current battery percentage at the top. If you have plugged your iPhone in to charge, the same menu will show the time required to charge your battery to full.
