Apple's latest major update with iOS 26, now available for download ... Fortunately, it's not hard to disable Apple Intelligence on your phone. You can just turn it off, or disable specific services ...
The company admits that users may notice temporary overheating or reduced battery life right after a major release, as the device completes background tasks like re-indexing and app updates.
Apple's iOS 26 update introduces new AI-powered features called Apple Intelligence. If enabled, Apple Intelligence can be completely disabled in the Settings menu. Individual AI features can also be ...