Apple users are angry over the latest software update, claiming that the performance of their devices has been drastically affected.
Overzealous customers who want to upgrade to the new iOS 18 (released on Monday ahead of the iPhone 16 launch) are facing battery issues, claiming that the operating system drains the battery life of their smartphones.
Already in X, users complained that “I’m sorry for updating“since the update is supposedly “killing” your phone’s battery, Making jokes About them overheating of devices After installation.
“I updated my software to IOS 18 and my battery percentage has dropped very fast,” wrote one X user, Daily Mail“It’s been an hour since I charged it to 80% and I didn’t use it much at the moment, but now my phone’s percentage is at 67%.”
While a few claimed that the update had no effect on their battery, this seems to be par for the course for any iPhone update (with iOS 17, disgruntled Apple fans complained about the same battery life issues) and, on the plus side, is completely normal.
“Installing a new operating system on an iPhone triggers a whole host of things to run in the background, from indexing to battery recalibration, and this can continue for hours or even days,” ZDNet researcher Adrian Kingsley-Hughes told the Daily Mail.
“Not only does this consume power, but recalibrating the battery can give the impression that the battery is draining faster when it is not.”
According ZDNetConcerned smartphone users can try restarting their devices and updating apps in the meantime to try to fix the problem. The site also recommends reducing screen brightness, resetting network settings, using “Dark Mode,” or disabling Wi-Fi Assist, a feature that automatically switches to mobile data when Wi-Fi is too slow.
Poor battery life could indicate a deteriorating battery health (which can be easily checked in the iPhone Settings app, under the “Battery” tab), and a battery replacement could fix the problem.
Ultimately, the issue should resolve itself over time once the update is complete. Sometimes, users have to wait until another software update is available for the bugs to be fixed.
The long awaited iOS 18 Update It allows users greater customization capabilities, ditching the grid layout of the home screen and allowing users to place apps wherever they want and even change the color and size of icons.
Additionally, the Photos app has been revamped with an updated design and new collection options. The Mail app includes new ways to organize inboxes, and a new feature in Safari lets users get rid of unwanted ads and pop-ups for a more streamlined browsing experience.
The operating system also has a new Passwords app and updated privacy features, as well as new Apple Intelligence features that use AI.
While not all iPhones are compatible with iOS 18, according to AppleAll devices from the iPhone XR and later should be able to install and use the latest operating system.
