iOS 26.6.1 RC ― Bug Fixes, Changes, and Improvements

[James6s]

usualls, point-updates are not solid. Maybe we get a new build for final release.

Are you running it, what issues are you having?

This 26.6.1 RC is definitely a solid build, better than the already improved 26.6 on my Air, it’s running the best it has since I got it in May.
Also battery life is very good, my usage yesterday would’ve got me close to 8 hours of screen time if I’d let it drain to 0%, which I never do anyway… that’s pretty acceptable for the power hungry iOS 26 and the Air’s 3149mAh battery.

 

[Reverend Benny]

Are you running it, what issues are you having?

This 26.6.1 RC is definitely a solid build, better than the already improved 26.6 on my Air, it’s running the best it has since I got it in May.
Also battery life is very good, my usage yesterday would’ve got me close to 8 hours of screen time if I’d let it drain to 0%, which I never do anyway… that’s pretty acceptable for the power hungry iOS 26 and the Air’s 3149mAh battery.

Extremely acceptable I would say, brilliant numbers. Sure, its all about what Apps you are using but still, 8 hours using non GPU/CPU intensive apps on the iPhone Air is good. I don't get that on my 16pro that has a larger battery.
As we mentioned in another thread, stand-by seem to have improved with 26.6, also very welcome.

With these numbers the Air 17 could be an interesting one to look out for next year.

 

[James6s]

Extremely acceptable I would say, brilliant numbers. Sure, its all about what Apps you are using but still, 8 hours using non GPU/CPU intensive apps on the iPhone Air is good. I don't get that on my 16pro that has a larger battery.
As we mentioned in another thread, stand-by seem to have improved with 26.6, also very welcome.

With these numbers the Air 17 could be an interesting one to look out for next year.

Definitely looking good! iOS 27 is said to improve things even further! Taken nearly a year to get iOS 26 to a good level 🙈

I don’t think I could ask for more from the Air and its small battery. Day to day will vary, apps used, WiFi, 4/5G, heavy camera use etc.

Overall very happy with iOS 26.6 & now 26.6.1.

 

[Reverend Benny]

Definitely looking good! iOS 27 is said to improve things even further! Taken nearly a year to get iOS 26 to a good level 🙈

I don’t think I could ask for more from the Air and its small battery. Day to day will vary, apps used, WiFi, 4/5G, heavy camera use etc.

Overall very happy with iOS 26.6 & now 26.6.1.

I agree, if these numbers last its good and if what's being reported from some of the beta testers about iOS 27 is right it's going to be happy days for Air users.

Are stand-by drain similar to 26.6? And are you using low-power mode all the time? Not saying its wrong but so that other readers do know your conditions that may help getting these numbers.

 

[James6s]

I agree, if these numbers last its good and if what's being reported from some of the beta testers about iOS 27 is right it's going to be happy days for Air users.

Are stand-by drain similar to 26.6? And are you using low-power mode all the time? Not saying its wrong but so that other readers do know your conditions that may help getting these numbers.

Standby drain is the same as 26.6, so nothing has changed there thankfully.
Low power mode only activated automatically last night when my battery hit 20%, it wasn’t on during the day 👍🏻

 

[ValerieDurden]

Standby drain is the same as 26.6, so nothing has changed there thankfully.
Low power mode only activated automatically last night when my battery hit 20%, it wasn’t on during the day 👍🏻

Why not charge overnight?

 

[James6s]

Why not charge overnight?

Not done that for years since I noticed battery health drop faster.

Give it a quick top up before bed then the rest in the morning, to a charge limit or 100% depending on the day ahead.

 

[Reverend Benny]

I tend not to charge or leave devices that carry a lithium battery plugged in over night. It's mainly related to the risk if something goes wrong with the battery, charger or device and the risk of a fire.
Also todays batteries are very different from the old school NiMh/NiCd batteries and aren't affected by a small boosts of charge here and there.

The above is both for my own and other saftey since I live in a flat.

 

[ValerieDurden]

Not done that for years since I noticed battery health drop faster.

Give it a quick top up before bed then the rest in the morning, to a charge limit or 100% depending on the day ahead.

I never cared for battery health, charge overnight and take it off in the morning.