Apple\u2019s much-anticipated iOS 26 update, rolled out earlier this week, is off to a rocky start as users flood social media with complaints ranging from overheating and battery drain to glitches that affect core functions like calling, app switching, and even display rotation. While Apple promises performance optimisations and security upgrades, many iPhone and iPad owners say the update has left their devices buggy, unreliable, and frustrating to use.<\/p>\n
Here common issues with iOS 26 Updates that users are facing:Overheating and Battery Drain<\/p>\n
Several users say their iPhones<\/a> are running hotter and losing charge faster than before.<\/p>\n \u201cThe device gets hot easily (Apple said this is normal, so I\u2019ll wait and see until next week). Battery life is slightly worse,\u201d wrote X user @VerdeSelvans.<\/p>\n Tech commentator @nixCraft added:<\/p>\n \u201ciOS 26 isn\u2019t just a poorly executed UI with bugs; it also eats battery life faster on older iPhones. Apple software quality is going to\/dev\/null.\u201d<\/p>\n Display and Brightness Glitches<\/p>\n The update has also introduced issues with screen brightness and display orientation.<\/p>\n \u201cThere\u2019s a screen brightness bug that makes the phone dim for no reason.\u201d<\/p>\n Another user, @JotaTheSlotta, complained about rotation failures:<\/p>\n \u201cAnyone having issues on iOS 26<\/a> with the rotation when going from portrait to landscape mode? I can\u2019t do it at all on YouTube, Safari or other apps. And all setting are correct I believe in and out of apps.\u201d<\/p>\n App Freezes and Latency<\/p>\n Switching between apps has also become problematic for some users.<\/p>\n \u201cUpdated to iOS 26 and noticed a bug: when switching between apps, there\u2019s a latency. Also, the app icon you tap doesn\u2019t always redirect properly to the app running in the background. #Apple #IOS26.\u201d<\/p>\n Others highlighted glitches in WhatsApp following the update.<\/p>\n iPad-Specific Bugs<\/p>\n Users running iPadOS 26<\/a> are facing even bigger issues.<\/p>\n @ChowaKaumba shared their experience on an M1 iPad Pro:<\/p>\n \u201ciPad OS 26 and iOS 26 are currently a glitchy mess. The windows feature is buggy. I couldn\u2019t use my Keyboard properly for hours. It\u2019s basically fried my device and I\u2019m using the M1 iPad Pro #iOS26 #AppleEvent #iPad #iPadOS26.\u201d<\/p>\n Connectivity and Call Failures<\/p>\n Some users say the update has disrupted core phone functions.<\/p>\n \u201c#iOS26update such a horrible update! Laggy and bug issues can\u2019t make or receive calls, can\u2019t even access the apps without it freezing! @Apple fix this!\u201d<\/p>\n Meanwhile, @titangadgetsug pointed to Apple\u2019s own warnings:<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cApple issues a warning telling users who update to iOS they might receive bugs and performance issues including Overheating and Internet Issues.\u201d<\/p>\n Accessibility Concerns<\/p>\n Accessibility settings also appear to be broken for some.<\/p>\n \u201ciOS 26 is shit. Everything feels wonky and unreliable. I have black&white filter to reduce the usage of phone, and with it on, it\u2019s not possible to use it after update. Damn, Apple.\u201d<\/p>\n How Apple can fix the issues with iOS 26 update<\/p>\n