iOS 27 battery drain: What to know
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Every major iOS release that quietly worsens battery life is a tax on mobile-heavy workflows—field teams, sales, and ops feel it first. If your product depends on constant on-device AI or background sync, design for degraded battery scenarios instead of assuming users will upgrade or change behavior.
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