One of the most interesting features of iOS 26 is the new Adaptive Power Mode, but early tests show that it doesn't make much of a difference.

OS 26 introduces an Adaptive Power Mode on the iPhone, alongside the existing Low Power Mode. Apple says Adaptive Power Mode can

We all know the feeling of panic when our phone battery is about to die, and we have no charger nearby. Whether you are expecting an important call, using your phone for navigation, or just browsing the web, you don’t want to be left without your device.

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Apple’s iOS 26 update introduces Adaptive Power Mode, an advanced battery feature for select iPhones including the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 16 series, and upcoming iPhone 17 lineup.

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OS 26 beta 7 adds a new toggle in the Settings app that determines whether you’ll get battery notifications from Adaptive Power mode.

Using our iPhones constantly in our day-to-day lives has become the norm in modern society, and we often find ourselves struggling to maintain battery life throughout the day. We combat this by finding spots to charge our iPhones, be it in the car, at work ...

If you need your phone to last just a little longer than normal, it's a good idea to turn on low power mode or battery saver mode. This essentially limits background activity, reduces the screen's brightness and adjusts your phone's settings so that only the most functional apps stay active.

Alternately or in tandem, you may want to go to Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size and turn on Auto-Brightness. This adjusts levels based on your iPad's ambient light sensor. You can leave this on and still manually change brightness, although Apple doesn't make it entirely clear if you're then adjusting things in a relative sense.