Apple released iOS 26.1 on Monday, and the update brings a few new settings to your iPhone , like another way to adjust the Liquid Glass on your device. If you downloaded the update and noticed your device's battery is draining faster than usual, Apple wrote online that it's normal and -- most important -- temporary.

Some people notice their iPhone battery drains quickly after downloading an update, and Apple released a statement in September saying it's nothing to worry about.

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"This is normal, as your device needs time to complete the setup process in the background, including indexing data and files for search, downloading new assets, and updating apps,

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