9to5Mac Daily iOS 26.1 beta, battery life tests
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Sep 23, 2025 The latest discussions reveal that the iPhone 17 Pro Max has emerged as the new battery champion, surpassing the Galaxy S25 Ultra in life tests. Additionally, insights were shared on Apple's N1 chip, highlighting its efficiency improvements through co-design with the A19 Pro. The talk also touched upon the iOS 26.1 beta, which sets the stage for Model Context Protocol support, allowing third-party AI integrations. All this and more makes for an engaging exploration of Apple's latest innovations!
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iPhone 17 Pro Max Battery Win
- The iPhone 17 Pro Max lasted 13 hours in a real-world battery test versus the Galaxy S25 Ultra's 11 hours 58 minutes.
- The iPhone 17 Pro Max beat last year's 16 Pro Max by roughly an hour to two hours of extra life.
eSIM Variant Likely Extends Battery
- The UK iPhone 17 Pro Max used in the test has a physical SIM and still topped Samsung, but the US eSIM-only model has a larger battery.
- That suggests US models would likely last even longer than the tested unit.
N1 Is Apple's In-House Wireless Chip
- Apple introduced the N1 chip as its in-house solution for Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and Thread, replacing Broadcom.
- Apple positions N1 as to wireless what C1/C1X are to 5G, aiming to improve connectivity and related features.
