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Apple: “The recent iOS software update addressed many of the battery issues”, but not all

By on November 11, 2011 at 3:28pm in Mobile News


Apple was quick to acknowledge the poor battery issues that some iOS 5 users were experiencing. Yesterday they pushed out OS 5.0.1 to remedy the situation, but looks like people are still complaining that nothing changed. This statement by Apple to All Things D sums up the lack of battery improvement: “The recent iOS software update addressed many of the battery issues that some customers experienced on their iOS 5 devices… We continue to investigate a few remaining issues.”

I wonder how many battery issues iOS 5 actually has.

Source: AllThingsD

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Discussion

28 comments for “Apple: “The recent iOS software update addressed many of the battery issues”, but not all”

  1. They’re so full of s**t

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    Posted by WHAT | November 11, 2011, 3:30 pm
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  2. Good. I think apple’s fan-base could use a little shake-up.

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    Posted by shoo | November 11, 2011, 3:31 pm
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  3. actually the update made things worse…

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    Posted by Manbo | November 11, 2011, 3:33 pm
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  4. If this problem was happening with Blackberry and they did a solution but didn’t really resolve the issue, everyone would talk sh!t and bash them.

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    Posted by roy | November 11, 2011, 3:51 pm
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  5. At least the Apple fanboys can just swap out batteries when it does as a temporary fix- oh wait, they can’t. lol.

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    Posted by Thai | November 11, 2011, 4:03 pm
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  6. If it was Microsoft having this issue with Windows Phones, everyone would be all over them for it. When it’s Apple people just quietly mention it and wait for a solution.

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    Posted by Some Guy | November 11, 2011, 4:23 pm
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  7. See? On my Android all I have to do is find the right app or ROM to fix the problem… not wait for some official half-assed solution to EVENTUALLY come out.

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    Posted by Mike | November 11, 2011, 4:26 pm
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  8. Though majority of consumers do not care, I am surprised that those who are more tach-savvy than the average do not feel that they are being MILKED by Apple’s marketing machine, and have been for many years. Every day a perfect consumer is born, and companies like Apple rack in huge profits!

    I have a friend, who is barely making ends meet while studying at a university and living on campus. She has a cellphone plan with Rogers, which is killing her, and the ONLY reason why she went with it is because on an IPhone. I did educate her about Wind and Mobi, and they would have been perfect for her, yet she simply replied: “No Iphone – no deal!” *facepalm*

    For those of us who appreciate value, and know our options, is there really a benefit in being on a 3-year contract and owning an IPhone?

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    Posted by Danny | November 11, 2011, 4:36 pm
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  9. lol @ Danny’s story. I dont get why Android owners have to constantly put Apple down? How often do Apple fanboys pick on Andriod lovers first? I have used them all, and Apple offers the best solution for someone who want something that works with the least amount of fiddling with.

    I initially thought the update didnt do anything, but after using it all day today, i think it may have helped slightly.

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    Posted by vin | November 11, 2011, 5:14 pm
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    • Actually, wp7 mango has the best solution for people who don’t want to “fiddle”… With iPhone “there’s an app for that” and with mango you don’t need an app for that, cuz it’s probably already baked into the buttery smooth OS.

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      Posted by freestaterocker | November 11, 2011, 5:56 pm

  10. I’m considering switching to Galaxy S2. Do you know if GS2′s battery life is better?

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    Posted by Mike | November 11, 2011, 6:44 pm
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  11. @freestarterrocker

    So what native apps aside from the useless XBox live “app” does WP7 have that the other OS’ don’t ?

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    Posted by Idgaf | November 11, 2011, 7:20 pm
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    • Its not that a WP7 has super original native apps. Its that you don’t need to download “battery saver 6000″ to make up for the OS’s mistakes because you already have freaking amazing battery life.

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      Posted by jruregbhemktmjr | November 13, 2011, 1:47 am

  12. Sell your iStock boyz cuz Apple’s goin down.

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    Posted by Hugh Gerection | November 11, 2011, 7:23 pm
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  13. just a regular iphone 4 but 5.0.1 has worsened my battery life quite a bit, just browsed and used whatsapp mainly, day before same usage at time of day at 74% vs 62% today, same signal strength, on wifi mainly, and same screen time within 5 mins.

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    Posted by guy fawkes | November 11, 2011, 8:00 pm
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  14. The 5.0.1 update doesn’t fix the random “outgoing call with no audio” bug, and I haven’t noticed any significant change in battery life. I don’t notice any differences at all, really.

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    Posted by sunJammer | November 11, 2011, 10:57 pm
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  15. The 5.0.1 update doesn’t fix the random “outgoing call with no audio” bug. I make a call and can’t here the phone ringing at the other end.I can only use the speaker phone. WTF!!! What’s up APPLE???

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    Posted by Joseph | November 12, 2011, 12:33 am
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    • I work for Telus, and this “bug” is a hardware issue with the phone. I know we have replaced a few for our client’s at the recommendation of Telus because it is a hardware and not a software issue.

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      Posted by Ryan | November 12, 2011, 10:01 am

  16. Don’t worry, Apple will sell an 80$ accessory to connect your device to an extra large battery source. It will be a power adapter.

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    Posted by EvanK | November 12, 2011, 4:29 am
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  17. You guys should read the intruction carefully, to fix this problems after update to OS 5.0.1 that you must wearing spandex whenever you’re using an iphone 4/4s in order to correct the problems.

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    Posted by iDonkey | November 12, 2011, 12:56 pm
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  18. Personally I have noticed a great improvement in my battery life. I still think it should be improved a bit more. But going from 8 hours while connected to wifi/data to over 24 hours is good for me. Without constant connection to wifi/data it lasts a few days.

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    Posted by Msho | November 13, 2011, 1:59 pm
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  19. I went from about 9hrs of battery life with heavy usage to 16hr, seems like its working for me.

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    Posted by anon | November 13, 2011, 2:56 pm
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  20. Some of you commentators need to stop acting like i****s and just like what you like. In every forum, you see Apple, Android and BlackBerry fans acting like snotty morons.

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    Posted by Jack | November 14, 2011, 8:17 am
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  21. I recently did the update since Nov 11 and since then Ive only charged my phone once. For battery preservation @ least on my device it has worked.

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    Posted by akestera | November 14, 2011, 9:30 am
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  22. With 5.0.1 my iphone battery now hold 2 days … with 5.0, only 16 hours

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    Posted by mate | November 16, 2011, 9:25 am
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  23. I’m definately 1 of those 4s user dat is expereincing lack of battery. The phone drains off 30% off barrety while o have my 8 hours sleep! Help!!

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    Posted by Fern | December 3, 2011, 5:47 am
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