According to AllThingsD, Apple has confirmed that the company has found some problems with its latest iOS that are causing battery related issues.
In a statement made directly to AllThingsD, Apple said:
A small number of customers have reported lower than expected battery life on iOS 5 devices. We have found a few bugs that are affecting battery life and we will release a software update to address those in a few weeks.
Most of these issues being reported on the web surround location services being on constantly, thus causing your battery to drain. The other issue causing some battery problems is the new notification system in iOS 5 which is very similar to Android’s. Apple didn’t disclose what specific “bugs” are causing issues though, which is customary for the company.
Perhaps the accumulation of applications sending ongoing notifications and location checks are to blame as well. It seems like most applications check our location for one reason or another. In Apple’s submission guidelines, a developer must use location for an actual purpose or feature. Perhaps the company will start cracking down on this.
To turn off Location Services completely, or app by app, go to Settings>Location Services on your iPhone.
I’ve personally found that turning off the updating of Stocks has helped my battery drain situation.
Luckily, Apple has just posted iOS 5.0.1 Beta for Developers, which addresses some of the battery issues.
A small number of customers? C'mon, give me a fuckin' break.
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LikeAnother one: make sure find my friends is not running. Makes your iPhone 4 feel like a 3g.
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fernyit good to hear that it least it is not hardware issue.
thenextweb Settings/Location Services/System Services/Setting Time Zone/Off - solves the issue.
pomajp as someone who I've seen complain a lot about the 4s battery....worth it to upgrade from 3gs? Or wait?
lindsayknight def upgrade. Will be fixed with software, not hardware.
pomajp awesome, thanks! (I prob could have read the article but this was much easier!)
lindsayknight :)
hillank good pick up. Mine has been getting slaughtered on the 4S.
thepunt me too. Killing me. Thankfully getting fixed :)
akaAlterEgo oye si, se gasta mas rapido la bateria no?
pamteran seeee una vaina oeeee. Ojalá la actualización ayude.
thenextweb its about time!!! I've been having to charge my phone 3-5 times a day!
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Although my 3GS never lasted me two days on full charge (heh), the battery drain difference between 4.x and 5 is quite big. Now it feels like power is leaking out of the battery.
You used to get 2 days out of your iPhone on a single charge?? We're you actually using it?
Hammad - My battery life was greatly improved with the latest Android updates.
Yes, my 3GS is running very low on battery by day-end. The charge used to last at least two days.
I've noticed a difference, but attributed it in part to location based reminders constantly checking my location.
Not having problems at all. Must have been a bad batch.
What about Android Battery !! Google and Samsung should help us Galaxy series.... just like Apple continuous support for Customers.
Oh yes...have to recharge halfway through the day.
I read a lot about this, but all of my friends who own a 4S say it works perfectly well..
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