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iPhone's Secret AI Battery Saver Revealed!
4 Dec
Summary
- iOS 26 introduces 'Adaptive Power' to intelligently manage battery usage.
- The feature uses AI to predict and adjust power needs in demanding tasks.
- Adaptive Power analyzes usage for a week before optimizing performance.
Apple's latest operating system, iOS 26, includes a new, semi-secret feature named Adaptive Power, aimed at optimizing iPhone battery performance. This intelligent system operates by default on some of the newest iPhone models and is available on older devices supporting Apple Intelligence. Unlike the broader Low Power Mode, Adaptive Power acts as a precision tool, analyzing user behavior for approximately one week to learn patterns.
Once activated, Adaptive Power uses on-device AI to predict when extra battery power might be needed. It then makes subtle performance adjustments during power-intensive activities such as recording videos, editing photos, or playing games, ensuring battery longevity without noticeable user intervention. This feature is exclusive to iPhones compatible with Apple Intelligence, distinguishing it from broader software updates.
While Adaptive Power is automatically enabled on the iPhone 17 series and iPhone Air, users of other compatible models must manually activate it within the Battery settings. Although specific optimizations might not always be active, the feature promises to extend the useful life of a phone, addressing a key concern for a significant percentage of users who upgrade due to battery degradation. Early user experiences suggest minimal impact on daily performance.
