New Apple Watch feature to monitor battery usage
Apple's upcoming watchOS 26 will introduce a smart battery alert that lets you know when your Apple Watch is draining power faster than usual.
Instead of the standard warning, you'll get an early heads-up—like if your battery hits 50% by 7 PM—so you can switch to Low Power Mode before things get critical.
How the new feature works
This new feature analyzes your current usage compared to your typical habits, picking up on things like heavy GPS use or weak connectivity.
The goal? Fewer unexpected shutdowns and more control over your day.
The update rolls out this autumn for Apple Watch Series 6 and newer (including Ultra and SE).
Other updates in watchOS 26
watchOS 26 also brings a slick "Liquid Glass" frosted design, a Workout Buddy for live coaching, smarter widgets that adapt to what you're doing, and easier media controls during workouts.
Plus, similar smart battery alerts are coming to iPhones soon—so keeping tabs on power should get a lot easier across all your Apple gear.