iOS 26 - Is Your Battery WORSE? - Here's Why!

Certified AI Business Manager (CAIBM) Empowering Future Managers to Lead AI Transformation (free webinar register now): https://www.iadm.academy/certified-ai-business-manager-caibm Apple introduced the new Liquid Glass UI animations in iOS 26, but how much do they really impact battery life compared to iOS 18? In this video, I run an in-depth iOS 26 vs iOS 18 comparison, showing how the new animations affect performance, smoothness, and battery consumption on iPhone. 📱 In this video, you’ll see: iOS 26 vs iOS 18 battery drain comparison - The real impact of Liquid Glass animations on battery life - Day-to-day usage impact of iOS 26 animations - Should you disable animations for better battery? If you’re wondering whether the Liquid Glass design in iOS 26 is worth the battery trade-off, this detailed test has the answers. iOS 26 Wallpapers Pack: https://www.patreon.com/posts/ios-26-pack-138967322?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Related Videos Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLslSVMTiEPtdjUZHPuNtt7Foju4DIkN9c Follow me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/In-Depth-Tech-Reviews-254187101927126/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/IDTechReviews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indepthtechreviews/ Amazon Affiliate Links: Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3AOk4MB Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/36uXJFM Amazon UAE: https://amzn.to/3k9LLcv Amazon Canada: https://amzn.to/3kg0aUy Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/3hZ4zbT **Chapters** 0:00 - Intro 0:32 - Test Explained 1:25 - The Rules 1:39 - Notification Center Animation Battery Drain 3:17 - Open/Close Animation Battery Drain\ 4:27 - Scrolling Animation Battery Drain 5:34 - iOS 26 Wallpapers Pack 5:58 - Unlocking Animation Battery Drain 6:52 - Summary 8:24 - Final Thoughts