Apple is preparing to unveil iOS 19 at its global conference of developers (WWDC) next month, and one of the most discussed features is to increase the life of the battery, thanks to artificial intelligence. According to Mark Gurman from Bloomberg, Apple puts a big goal on the management of smarter food, and this could make a significant difference, especially for users of the iPhone 17 air.
The rumor says that the iPhone 17 is a most elegant iPhone of Apple, an ultra-thin model designed to be lighter and more compact than standard or pro versions. Of course, a thinner phone generally means a smaller battery, and this can be a challenge when it comes to using a day. This is where the new optimization of the battery supplied by Apple comes into play.
IOS 19 should use AI on the device, part of Apple’s wider “Apple Intelligence” initiative, to find out how you use your phone and make smart adjustments to help stretch the battery life. It could automatically change the brightness of the screen, reduce the background activity or limit advanced features according to your habits, all without you having to lift a finger.
In addition to the additions of AI and interface changes, Apple pushes engineers to ensure that this year’s versions are more functional and less glitchy. Past upgrades were criticized for bugs and features that sometimes did not work properly. https://t.co/bhjjmtorx9– Mark Gurman (@Markgurman) May 12, 2025
A useful new addition that would have come with this feature is a lock screen indicator that shows the duration of your phone to load. It’s a touch, but it gives users a better idea when their phone is ready, particularly useful for those who are still on the go.
Although this battery boost will benefit all compatible iPhones, it should be particularly important for the air of the iPhone 17. Its thinner frame can limit the battery capacity, so having a smarter system to manage energy consumption could be essential to make it a practical daily phone.
Battery improvements are only part of the growing use of AI Apple through its ecosystem, and iOS 19 seems to be a major step in this direction. Apple is not just aims to make devices faster or more flashy, it seeks to make them smarter and more effective.
IOS 19 should be officially deployed in September, probably alongside the iPhone 17 range. If everything goes as planned, this combination of elegant design and efficiency directed by AI could make the iPhone 17 one of the most interesting versions of the year, and another step forward in the way Apple mixes intelligence with daily conviviality.
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