Adaptive Power notifications toggle revealed in iOS 26 beta 7

iOS 26 beta 7 adds a new toggle in Settings that controls Adaptive Power notifications.

iOS 26 beta 7 adds toggle for new battery notifications

Apple's iOS 26 beta 7 introduces a Settings toggle for Adaptive Power notifications. Adaptive Power is a battery mode designed to stretch iPhone usage by making targeted performance adjustments, offering a middle ground between normal use and Low Power Mode. The toggle sits under Settings > Battery > Power Mode, and users can choose to receive alerts when the system is actively saving power.

Beta testers will see sample notifications on the lock screen when Adaptive Power is in effect. The feature remains under testing and could change before the final release. The move reflects Apple’s effort to be more transparent about how power management affects device performance while trying to maintain a positive user experience.

This move signals a broader trend toward user-facing power management. By giving people a clear choice about notifications, Apple aims to lessen the mystery around how firmware tweaks affect performance. At the same time, adding more alerts could contribute to notification fatigue if users opt in broadly. If the feature sticks, it may shape expectations for firmware updates and how users weigh battery life against raw speed.

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The real test is how daily users respond to more transparency and more control over battery behavior.