iOS 26's New Adaptive Power Mode Is Enabled by Default on iPhone 17 — Here’s What that Means

iOS 26's new Adaptive Power mode is enabled by default on iPhone 17 — here’s what that means

Apple's iOS 26 update introduces a new adaptive power feature that's enabled by default, even on iPhone 17. Here's what you need to know.

PSA: iPhone 17 comes with a special new battery mode enabled

iOS 26 adds a new Adaptive Power Mode feature to extend battery life, and Apple enables it by default on all iPhone 17 models and iPhone Air.

iPhone 17 models enable iOS 26 Adaptive Power by default

Apple has detailed how Adaptive Power works in iOS 26, a new feature designed to extend battery life on days when usage is heavier than usual. The company confirmed in a support document that the feature is enabled by default... Read more at iPhone 17 models enable Adaptive Power by default on iOS 26

PSA iPhone 17 Has a New Battery Mode

iOS 26 has been officially released to all users, bringing a host of new features, including upgrades focused on battery efficiency. One notable addition is a new battery mode called Adaptive Power, which complements the existing Low Power Mode. This feature is enabled by default on the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, Pro Max, and iPhone Air models. Adaptive Power Mode utilizes intelligent on-device algorithms to subtly extend your battery life by ada…