On-Device AI vs Battery Life in 2026: What Drains Power, What’s Safe, and Settings to Fix It
On-device AI in 2026 has moved from novelty to default. Phones now summarize notifications, enhance photos in real time, transcribe audio offline, and power smart suggestions without sending data to the cloud. While this shift improves privacy and responsiveness, it also introduces a new concern that users notice immediately: battery drain and device heat. The … Read more