The battery life of iPhones has been affected by the latest iOS upgrade, according to some users. Starting this week, Apple began distributing iOS 15.4 as well as the new iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch operating systems, as well as the new Mac operating system, Monterey 12.3. More information on the update can be found here, but one of the most exciting new features is the ability to use Face ID to unlock your phone while wearing a mask.
iPhone users may now download iOS 15.4 from the App Store, which was published only last week. New features include unlocking your phone with Face ID even while you’re wearing a mask and a new gender-neutral voice for Siri have been added to this version however some customers have reported power issues.
Podcaster Alex Kretzschmar turned to Twitter to air his grievances, alleging that his iPhone’s “battery life today is half what it was last week” after downloading the new iOS update.
The power consumption on iOS 15.4 is insane. My battery life is about a third of what it was a week ago. Shocking! On the 16th of March, the year 2022 will arrive.
He’s not the only one experiencing this problem; a short search on social media reveals a number of iPhone customers reporting power depletion after updating to iOS 15.4.
My iPhone 13 Pro Max’s battery life is being severely impacted by iOS 15.4. Even if I don’t charge it for days, it’s only half-full by midday. In 2022, on March 17th.
So far, Apple has not commented on this rumoured problem, and as a result, we cannot tell for certain whether the most recent iOS upgrade is creating battery troubles or not.
According to managing editor Roland Moore-Colyer, there has been no difference in the battery life of his iPhone 13 Pro since he installed iOS 15.4 on the device.
This is a regular criticism everytime Apple releases a new operating system update, but it is not unique.
For the first few days after a new iOS version is released, users sometimes complain about battery life. In many cases, this is because even after the update has been installed, the software is still being unpacked. It’s possible that your iPhone may need more time than the advertised download/installation time to calm down and go back to normal operation.
A repair for the iOS 15.4 update’s battery drain problem should be high on Apple’s priority list, if one is found. Many smartphone consumers are concerned about battery life, and the iPhone has to keep up with the competition in this area. Apple is well aware of this, as seen by the increased battery life on its newest smartphones. In terms of battery life, both the iPhone 13 Pro and the iPhone Pro Max made the cut.
Apple’s iOS 15.4 also includes over 100 new emojis from the Emoji 14.0 set, a new voice option for Siri, offline time and date information for Siri, EU Digital COVID Certificate support for vaccination cards in Apple Wallet, enhancements to Safari web page translations, and more.