Your iPhone may die faster this week: Here’s why

(NEXSTAR) — The latest major update from Apple, iOS 27, was released to qualifying devices on Monday, bringing with it a slew of improvements and new features to iPhones, iPads, and more.

This marks the second major iOS update in Apple’s new naming system. Last year, Apple broke from the numerical pattern it had been following, naming the annual update iOS 26 rather than the expected iOS 19.

But, like all system updates before it, iOS 27 is massive, requiring several gigabytes of space on your iPhone or other Apple devices. A lack of space may be one of a handful of obstacles standing between you and the newest Apple features.

Once you are able to download iOS 27 on your iPhone or iPad, you may notice yourself reaching for the charger more frequently than you were last week.

Apple has previously warned that major iOS updates can temporarily have a negative impact on your device’s battery life.

“Immediately after completing an update, particularly a major release, you might notice a temporary impact on battery life and thermal performance,” the company says on a support page . “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.”

It typically lasts for only a few days while your device continues behind-the-scenes work. However, Apple also warns that your use of your iPhone or iPad will continue to have an impact on the battery. If you’re exploring the new features from iOS 27, you may be a contributing factor in your device dying more quickly.

It is also recommended that you do not allow your iPhone to charge to 100% during these draining times. Experts and phone manufacturers generally advise charging only to 80% to prolong the battery life.