The arrival of iOS 19 is generating great expectations among iPhone users, especially after the emergence of new arrivals related to battery efficiency thanks to artificial intelligence. Apple thus aims to respond to one of the long-standing user demands: improve the autonomy of phones without relying solely on hardware improvements.
A smart savings mode and real-time alerts
Recent information from various sources close to the company have hinted that the next version of Apple's operating system will bet heavily on intelligent energy management, leaning on AI algorithms to analyze usage patterns and optimize consumption based on the real needs of each person.
Energy management will be one of the flagship features of iOS 19. The new feature, integrated into the Apple Intelligence package, will leverage data collected over time by the devices themselves to identify moments in which to reduce consumption without compromising the experience. This way, artificial intelligence will be able to adapt battery usage automatically, adjusting parameters in apps and system processes based on individual usage patterns.
One of the most striking novelties will be the incorporation of indicators on the lock screen that will show estimates of how much time is left to fully charge the iPhone. This small detail, which had been rumored for some time, was present at the code level in previous versions of iOS, but now it finally seems like it will become a reality with the support of AI.
The basic idea is that the system can understand when to reduce the activity of certain functions or applications to save energy, and do so automatically and adapted to each user, avoiding the traditional slowdown that comes with manual low-power mode.
The iPhone 17 Air, a driver of AI optimization
This commitment to battery efficiency is not without cost. The imminent presentation of the iPhone 17 Air, which will arrive with a especially slim design, has forced Apple to rethink how to get the most out of a physically smaller battery. Reports suggest this model could see its battery life sacrificed compared to other iPhones, being up to 20% less efficient than previous versions, meaning only 60% of users would make it through the day on a single charge.
Given these physical limitations, Apple would have chosen to prioritize the development of advanced software to mitigate the problem and offer substantial improvements through iOS 19, not only on the new device but on all compatible models, from the iPhone 11 onwards.
Compatibility and other new features in iOS 19
The benefits of this intelligent battery management will not be limited to the latest models. The feature will be available on all iPhones and iPads compatible with iOS 19., although advanced features associated with Apple Intelligence may require more modern hardware (such as the iPhone 15 Pro Max and later).
In addition to battery optimization, the update will include an interface redesign inspired by visionOS, new ways to connect to public Wi-Fi, improvements to key apps like Health and Calendar, and a much more capable and flexible Siri.
Everything points to Apple officially unveiling iOS 19 during the initial WWDC 2025 keynote, scheduled for June 9, with its rollout expected in September. While some older models may be left out of this new version, the promise is that energy efficiency and artificial intelligence will play a leading role in users' daily experience.