Overview

• Redditors highlight smarter Siri, easier contact blocking, and broader customization as the most noticeable quality‑of‑life additions.
• Reports on battery life diverge, with some users seeing faster drain that later stabilizes and others noting modest gains after several days.
• Owners of older iPhones describe occasional lag and app freezes, while newer models are more likely to feel responsive after the update.
• Multiple users say animations and app switching are smoother on iPhone 14 and newer, and they credit enhanced privacy and security tools for added peace of mind.
• The roundup contrasts Apple’s performance‑focused release notes with varied outcomes and suggests waiting if you rely on older hardware or unoptimized apps, with some recommending holding for iOS 26.1.