AI saves battery life anxiety! Apple iOS 19 will introduce smart power-saving tools

Media reports indicate that Apple is planning to use artificial intelligence technology to address a common frustration among iPhone users: battery life. Insiders revealed to the media that Apple will introduce an AI-driven "Smart Battery Management Mode" in the iOS 19 system to be released in September this year. This new feature will analyze how users interact with their devices and optimize accordingly to save power. Currently, Apple is incorporating this feature into its "Apple Intelligence" platform. The company collects battery usage data from user devices to understand usage patterns and predict which applications or functions need to reduce power consumption. According to insiders, a new indicator will also be added to the lock screen to display the time required for charging. New Models Lighter and Thinner Require Optimized Battery Performance This update is part of Apple's strategy to integrate AI into core functionalities. The first version of Apple Intelligence was launched last year, featuring text editing and writing optimization capabilities (supporting almost all text input areas), as well as automatic summarization of notifications, generation of custom emojis, removal of unwanted elements from images, and creation of sketches. Analysts believe that a key reason behind the launch of this battery feature is Apple's upcoming release of a newly designed, thinner iPhone 17 model, which will serve as an additional option beyond the standard and Pro versions. Due to its thinner body, this new model will have a smaller battery capacity, resulting in shorter battery life compared to other models. To compensate for the reduced battery size, Apple hopes to optimize battery performance through AI technology. However, this AI battery feature will be available to all iPhones that support iOS 19, not just limited to the iPhone 17. Previously, the rollout of the Apple Intelligence platform was not smooth. Despite significant promotional efforts by Apple, the actual release of the software was delayed, and some promised features have yet to be launched. Among them, the highly anticipated upgrade to the Siri assistant has also been indefinitely postponed, highlighting Apple's lag behind tech peers like OpenAI and Alphabet, Google's parent company, in the AI field. Nevertheless, the "Apple Intelligence" brand remains central to Apple's AI strategy. Insiders revealed to the media that multiple features in iOS 19 will be labeled as "powered by Apple Intelligence." Even if some AI models are not actually loaded onto devices, Apple plans to extend this promotional approach to devices like the Apple Watch. Major Updates Coming to the New System According to media reports, the three major operating systems—iOS 19, iPadOS 19, and macOS 16—will undergo significant user interface updates. Additionally, the user experience between iPad and Mac will become more unified. The system will also support cross-device synchronization of wireless network login information. For example, when users enter places like gyms, hotels, or office buildings that require browser login for Wi-Fi, this feature will become more convenient Apple is also developing an AI-driven health app update, codenamed "Mulberry," which is expected to launch next year. In addition to new AI features and interface updates, Apple has also asked engineers to ensure that this year's new system is more stable, user-friendly, and has fewer bugs. Previous system updates have faced criticism from users due to numerous bugs and unstable features. Apple plans to complete the first Beta version of the new operating system by the end of May and will release the test version to developers at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 9. The official version is expected to be launched around September alongside the new iPhone and Apple Watch. This Monday, Apple just released iOS 18.5, which fixed some bugs and added a few new features. Apple is also developing iOS 18.6, which is expected to be released in the coming weeks. According to media reports, the main update of this version is to enable "Apple Intelligence" to start supporting the Chinese market