"My wife and I both own iPhones. But differences exist between our respective ownerships. I quickly install each new OS update, both for personal and professional reasons. My wife, however, balks at this onerous task, complaining that the update will mess up her phone, change familiar things, and force her to learn new stuff. Other iPhone users seem to feel the same way as my wife, though reports differ over how many people have jumped to the new version since its debut last October."
"But I think that's a mistake. And here are my reasons why. 1. Battery life and performance will improve After you install any major new OS update, your phone has to perform a lot of housekeeping chores. That means it must re-index all your files, update your apps, and tweak certain settings. All of that can put a strain on the battery and overall performance. But once all the housekeeping is done, you"
iOS 26 adoption has been slower than past releases, with estimates ranging from 16% to 60%. Many users delay updating due to worries about battery life, changed interfaces like the Liquid Glass aesthetic, and lack of must-have features. Initial post-update housekeeping can temporarily reduce battery and performance while the system re-indexes files and updates apps. iOS 26.1 adds a switch to control the Liquid Glass look, iOS 26.2 improves AirDrop security, and iOS 26 includes patches for several significant security vulnerabilities. Updating provides security and eventual performance stabilization.
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