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If you’re wondering whether turning on Apple Intelligence for the animated Siri feature drains your iPhone’s battery, you’re not alone. There’s some confusion about whether this setting uses power when you’re not actively using Siri or if it only impacts your battery when you’re speaking with Siri.
Some people say that enabling the animated Siri feature can drain your battery, even if you’re not actively using it — just when it’s sitting there running in the background. Others believe it only affects battery life when you’re actually interacting with Siri.
I personally really like the animation that lights up around my iPhone when I use Siri. It looks cool and gives a nice visual cue that Siri is listening. But I also want to make sure I’m not draining my battery unnecessarily.
So, what’s the truth? Well, generally speaking, animated features like this do use some extra power because they involve processing and display effects. If you’re trying to conserve battery, it might be a good idea to turn off the animation when you don’t need it. However, if you enjoy the visual effect and don’t notice your battery draining quickly, keeping it on shouldn’t be a big problem.
To be safe, you can test it out yourself. Turn off the animation for a day or two and see how your battery holds up compared to when it’s on. That way, you’ll know whether it’s worth keeping enabled or if it’s better to turn it off to save power.