Apple users are unhappy with the latest software update, claiming that it has significantly slowed down the performance of their devices.
Eager customers eager to upgrade to the new iOS 18, released on Monday ahead of the iPhone 16 launch, are running into battery issues as the OS drains the smartphones' battery life.
Already, X has received a message from users saying,Regret updatingThe update is said to “drain” the phone's battery. Tell a joke About them Device overheating After installation.
“After updating my software to iOS 18, my battery percentage dropped dramatically,” one X user wrote. Daily Mail“It's been an hour since I charged it to 80%, [sic] At the moment it's not that much, but my phone is at 67%.”
A few people claimed that the update had no effect on the battery, but this seems to be standard for iPhone updates. With iOS 17, disgruntled Apple fans complained about the same battery life issues. And looking on the bright side, this is completely normal.
“Installing a new OS on your iPhone involves a lot of background processing, from indexing to battery recalibration, which can take hours or even days,” ZDNet researcher Adrian Kingsley-Hughes told the Daily Mail.
“Not only does this consume power, but reconditioning the battery can give the impression that the battery is draining faster when in fact it is not.”
According to ZDNetIn the meantime, concerned smartphone users can try restarting their devices and updating their applications to try to resolve the issue. The site also recommends lowering screen brightness, resetting network settings, using “dark mode” or turning off Wi-Fi Assist, a feature that automatically switches to mobile data if Wi-Fi is too slow.
If your battery life is poor, it may be due to poor battery health. You can easily check this in the Battery tab of your iPhone's Settings app. Replacing your battery may fix the issue.
Eventually, the issue should resolve itself over time once the update is complete, although users may have to wait until another software update is available for the bug to be fixed.
Long-awaited iOS 18 Update Users will have more customization capabilities, doing away with the grid layout of the home screen and being able to place apps wherever they want, as well as change the color and size of icons.
Additionally, the Photos app has been improved with an updated layout featuring new Collections options, the Mail app has new ways to organize your inbox, and new features in Safari allow users to remove unwanted ads and pop-ups for a more streamlined browsing experience.
The operating system also comes with a new Passwords app and updated privacy features, as well as new AI-powered Apple Intelligence features.
Not all iPhones are compatible with iOS 18. appleAll devices from the iPhone XR onwards should be able to install and use the latest operating system.
