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What New Power Features and Bug Fixes Did Apple Add to iOS 26 Developer Beta?
Apple just shared iOS 26 developer beta 7 with iPhone users. This new update brings exciting changes that help your phone work better and last longer.
Smart Power Mode Changes Everything
The big news is something called Adaptive Power mode. Think of it like having a smart helper that watches your battery all day. When your phone needs to save power, this feature kicks in automatically.
Here’s what this smart mode does:
- Makes your screen dimmer to save energy
- Slows down some tasks that aren’t urgent
- Turns on Low Power mode when battery hits 20%
- Helps your phone last hours longer each day
This isn’t just another battery saver. It learns how you use your phone. The system watches what you do most and saves power on things that matter less.
Getting Notifications About Power Changes
Apple added a new switch for power alerts. You can choose if you want your phone to tell you when Adaptive Power mode starts working. Some people like knowing when their phone switches modes. Others prefer it to work quietly in the background.
Both choices live in your Settings app. Go to Battery, then Power Mode to find these options.
Which Phones Get These Features
Not every iPhone gets the new Adaptive Power mode. Apple made this feature work only on newer phones that have the right chips inside.
Phones that get Adaptive Power mode:
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 16e
- iPhone 16
- iPhone 16 Plus
- iPhone 16 Pro
- iPhone 16 Pro Max
Even though iOS 26 works on iPhone 11 and newer models, the smart power features need more advanced hardware. Older phones still get other improvements from this update.
Health Tracking Gets Better
Apple Watch users get good news too. The update changes how Blood Oxygen tracking looks and works. This affects Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10, and Watch Ultra 2.
The new design makes it easier to read your oxygen levels. The information shows up clearer on your watch screen. These changes help you understand your health data better.
Small Problems Fixed
Apple also fixed a bug that made screenshots look too dark. This was annoying many users who take lots of pictures of their screens. Now screenshots match what you actually see.
Two Versions Available Now
Apple released two versions at the same time. Developer beta 7 goes to people who make apps. Public beta 4 goes to regular users who want to try new features early.
Both versions have the same new features. The difference is who gets them and when. Developers always get updates first so they can test their apps.
What This Means for You
If you have a newer iPhone, this update could change how you use your phone daily. Better battery life means less worry about finding chargers. Smart power management means your phone thinks ahead about saving energy.
The health tracking improvements help Apple Watch users get more accurate information. This matters for people who use their watch to monitor fitness and health goals.
These updates show Apple keeps improving how their devices work together. Your iPhone and Apple Watch share information better. They help each other save power and track health more accurately.
This beta gives us a preview of what’s coming to everyone soon. Apple typically releases final versions after testing these features with developers and beta users.