iOS 26 beta adds a cute new low battery animation

Among the many tidbits included in today’s iOS 26 beta release is a new notification style that pops up when the iPhone reaches low battery levels. Here’s what that animation looks like.

Today, Apple released iOS 26 beta 5, with a few visual changes such as a new AirDrop icon, and multiple splash screens that come up when you open apps such as Apple Music, or Reminders for the first time.

Alongside these changes, there is also a new low battery notification that shows a red…