Updated 19 May 2025 at 17:18 IST
iPhones have always been famous for their slim design and efficient storage. But there has been one problem that most users still experience, and that is battery life. Although Apple has been incorporating the newest hardware and software updates annually, iPhone batteries usually do not manage to run for long for most users. All this, however, could be about to change as iOS 19 is released.
Apple is set to introduce a new AI-driven battery management system in iOS 19, according to a recent Bloomberg report. The feature will assist users in maximising the use of their iPhone's battery by understanding how each user uses his or her device. The system will then intelligently adjust in the background to cut down on battery usage where it can.
This is one of a collection of tools Apple is referring to as Apple Intelligence, and there are a number of new AI-driven options included. Apple will draw information from millions of iPhone users to enable the system to make improved choices.
Another useful component of this new battery setup is a Lock Screen indicator. Users will be shown an estimate of how long it will take to get their phone charged up fully, allowing them to better plan their day.
The battery feature was developed specifically with the next iPhone 17 Air in mind. This new iPhone is going to be thinner than any other model before, so there is less space for a large battery. Due to this, Apple has tried their best to save power at the software level. Still, this battery-saving tool will not be exclusive to the iPhone 17 Air - it will be shared by all iPhones capable of supporting iOS 19.
In addition to battery optimisations, iOS 19 will feature other updates. The OS will introduce a new glass-inspired visual design, as is found in Apple's Vision Pro headset (which is powered by visionOS). Apple is working to make Siri smarter by adding new actions support, on-screen awareness, and better personalisation assistance in iOS 19.
iOS 19 will most likely support all iPhones that are compatible with iOS 18. However, there are chances that the Apple Intelligence features will be restricted only to the latest iPhones.
More detailed information regarding iOS 19 and its complete feature list will be announced at Apple's WWDC 2025 event in June.
Published 19 May 2025 at 17:18 IST