Apple plans to introduce an AI-powered battery management system in iOS 19 to improve iPhone battery life. The feature will track your usage patterns and adjust system behavior to reduce power consumption. It works automatically and aims to give you longer battery backup without extra effort.
This new system belongs to Apple Intelligence, the company’s growing AI platform. It uses battery data collected from millions of devices to predict power needs and limit energy use in certain apps and processes. You’ll also see a charging time indicator directly on the lock screen. All iPhones running iOS 19 will support this feature.
Powered by Apple Intelligence
According to Bloomberg News, Apple developed this tool with the upcoming slim iPhone 17 in mind. The device’s thinner frame limits battery size, which could reduce battery life. Apple wants AI to help compensate for that by squeezing more performance out of a smaller battery.
Last year, Apple Intelligence introduced AI tools for writing, custom emojis, and photo editing. Now, Apple will label more features in iOS 19 as “powered by” Apple Intelligence. This includes features on the Apple Watch, even though the watch won’t run AI models directly.
iOS 19 to Launch in September
Apple aims to finalize a developer beta by the end of May and officially unveil iOS 19 at its Worldwide Developers Conference on June 9.
The full public release is expected in September. In addition to battery improvements, iOS 19 will include a redesigned interface codenamed “Solarium,” better Wi-Fi login syncing across devices, and early work on an AI-powered Health app assistant dubbed Mulberry, expected in 2026.
As reported by Bloomberg, the broader goal is to deliver more stable, functional software after recent iOS versions were criticized for bugs and unreliable features.
Apple has not publicly commented on the new battery feature, but it reflects a clear shift toward integrating AI to address everyday usability issues.