- Apple launched iOS 26 on its range of iphones
- Not everyone is satisfied with the changes that iOS 26 brings
- Fortunately, you don’t have to update your iPhone yet
The wait is finished because iOS 26 is now officially available, with its liquid glass overhaul and its handles other changes. This is probably the most important iOS update in many years, and the difference is night and day compared to iOS 18.
But while Apple could celebrate, all those who installed iOS 26 are not satisfied with the new look. In fact, there have been a lot of Apple user complaints on what happened to their devices.
In particular, even Apple has sounded on the subject, issuing a warning that upgrading to a new version of the operating system can have a negative impact on the life and battery performance of your device.
This has been of public notoriety among some users of iOS for years – the new operating system must index your files, download assets, and more, after all. It is worth keeping in mind that it is generally a temporary problem, and the lifespan and battery performance should return to normal after a while. But it can nevertheless be frustrating when you experience it.
On a similar theme, the size of iOS 26 itself caused a certain dismay-the demanding update between 6 GB-12 GB of space before being able to install it, according to your model. This is due to a combination of new visual assets, safety corrections and functionalities updates, but you naturally get part of this once the temporary update package has been installed.
Elsewhere, some users have expressed their dissatisfaction with Apple’s liquid glass design, especially with regard to the readability of the text. This is something that Apple seems to be very aware, because it has refined the liquid glass several times while iOS 26 was in beta version. However, it seems that not everyone is satisfied with the end result, although Apple will probably continue to make adjustments over time.
Should you upgrade?
If you are not sure to go to iOS 26, it is not necessary to rush. Apple’s iOS 18 operating system will continue to get security updates for the moment, so your device is not in danger at the moment. If you don’t like iOS 26, Apple does not force you to install it.
Your mileage can also vary depending on the model you have and its current state. For example, some iPhone 11 owners reported on Reddit that performance is “smooth and fast”, while others with the same model say that “performance is terrible”.
That said, iOS 26 is delivered with many useful new features, including calling for calls that blocks spam calls, live translation when you need a quick way to translate messages and voices, improvements in applications such as cards, wallets and music, etc. These new features are not available in iOS 18.
Although the design of liquid glass in iOS 26 seems to be a point of pain, it can be adjusted, while its transparency effects can be considerably reduced by opening the application of the parameters and by accessing> display and size of the text> Reduce transparency. And as mentioned, any negative impact on the lifespan and battery performance is likely to be temporary and should be smoothed over time.
However, iOS 26 will not be for everyone, and you can stick to iOS 18 if that’s what you prefer. Just know that you will finally have to update, because Apple does not provide security fixes forever.
