iPhone Battery Life Flaw Confirmed By Apple; iOS 5 Update To Solve It

If you purchased an iPhone 4S or upgraded your iDevice device to Apple's recently released iOS 5 software, you might have noticed that your battery life doesn't last as long as it should. You're not alone. Others have flocked to the Apple forums to complain about the issue, and numerous bloggers have taken issue with the comparatively short battery life in some iOS 5 devices.

Thankfully, Apple was listening.

The Loop's Jim Dalrymple reported on Wednesday that an Apple rep had acknowledged the battery problem and had even hinted at a fix on the horizon.

Per Dalrymple's post:

“A small number of customers have reported lower than expected battery life on iOS 5 devices,” an Apple spokesperson told The Loop. “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.”

Apple sent the same statement to AllThingD but didn't share an exact date when the iOS 5 update would be available for users to download.

MacRumors, however, notes that Apple also released a beta version of its mobile software to developers. Titled "iOS 5.0.1", the software will be available for iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, first- and second-generation iPads, and third- and fourth-generation iPod Touches. According to MacRumors, the update will fix some of users' biggest problems with devices running iOS 5, including battery life, security issues, voice recognition problems for Australian users and more.

Until Apple's fix arrives, we've got a list of helpful tips and tricks for upping your iPhone's battery life. Check them out via the slideshow (below). You can also check out users biggest complaints about the iPhone 4S so far (here).

[hat tip: John Gruber]

Comments

[virt hdd]

10:43 PM on 11/08/2011

Perhaps Apple released iOS a bit prematurely.

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[goddelusion]

07:00 AM on 11/08/2011

I wonder if the new update will include flash support.

[democratsaint]

06:57 AM on 11/08/2011

oh so the fix is turn off stuff not a fix to the battery,what a joke.so who caused them to put in a cheap battery?the problem is they wanted a slim phone full of features so guess what you need a small battery.you get what you do not pay for.once an icrap always an icrap.

[Washington George]

11:38 AM on 11/13/2011

excellent comment my thoughts

[MARVELme]

10:04 AM on 11/07/2011

Easiest fix is to get an android. Battery problems with a new iPhone that doesnt even have 4g cant wait to hear everyone qq about there battery once they do get 4g.

[Scott Sabatini]

12:23 PM on 11/07/2011

go get an iPhone so you can stop trolling, i have had all the androids and all my friends have of course, no one goes running to android, everyone goes running to an iPhone and never turn back

[democratsaint]

06:58 AM on 11/08/2011

than they go running to forums to complain about them,if they are so great than don't complain.

[MARVELme]

09:34 AM on 11/08/2011

Wow you've had every android phone man that is impressive, but if you love you iPhone so much why would have had every android phone? I guess you like being restricted by your phone manufacturer and getting ripped a new one everytime you buy the "NEW" and "IMPROVED" iPhone!

stop trolling and go play your angry birds now. (its better on your new iPhone!)

[Atomizer]

02:11 PM on 11/07/2011

Are you kidding? I'm not an Apple fanbogy but phones such as the HTC Evo and other Android smart phones have pathetic battery lives that are a fraction of the iPhone's.

[MARVELme]

09:21 AM on 11/08/2011

I have the HTC thunderbolt atm. Custom ROM running on it and after a day of normal usage i still have near 50%. I have the option to swap batteries on the fly or have an extended battery.

Not possible with the 4S, and for some droids your comment may be true but certainly not all but at least on the android side we have options and ffs at least we can swap batteries if all else fails!

[Frankthefitter]

02:58 AM on 11/07/2011

If you own another brand phone and you are so super satisfied with it why would you post negative comments under any Apple article that runs. Your HTC or Samsung is awesome! Don't be so jealous of iPhone owners.

[Scott Sabatini]

12:22 PM on 11/07/2011

yeah it always pleases me when they say they are so satisfied but can't wait to talk crap on an iPhone..... Apple users don't need to waste our time cuz our phones are actually great.

[2crudedudes]

04:50 PM on 11/07/2011

It goes both ways. Plenty of Apple fans crap on Android on their articles. This isn't a jealousy thing. Unless you're saying Apple fans are jealous of Adroid.

[Tommy King]

12:30 AM on 11/07/2011

"Voice recognition problems for Australian users and more..." That's gold.

[jemborg]

01:54 AM on 11/08/2011

Oi! watch it mate!

Heh, it is pretty funny... might have something to do with the fact that I have never heard an American imitate an Aussie accent successfully in my entire life.

[indamiddle]

06:23 PM on 11/06/2011

Why would anyone use a powerful juice suking phone without the ability to swap out a battery? With half the RAM of the competition, lower resolution front camera, No flash, no DLNA, no Mass Storage Drag and drop, much Smaller screen, but bulkier device. No USB slot or SD card capability, Weak notification screens, Censored apps that can only be obtained from one place. I had one of these phones and gave it up after two weeks. I think Apple started something rgeat with the iPhone but like the early MAC they will lose in the end because of their need to control everything.

[indamiddle]

06:15 PM on 11/06/2011

iPeople never learn. Which is why Samsung is eating Apple's lunch and Android has already passed OS4 and 5...

With the SGS II I don;t have to ration use nor carry a bulky sled. Just a little battery that fits easily in the wallet I rarely need.

[lmclaurin]

03:42 PM on 11/06/2011

You're holding it wrong.

[NevadaLib]

01:45 PM on 11/06/2011

Hopefully they actually fix it or have some sort of a recall. but I doubt it.

[medic2286]

11:32 PM on 11/05/2011

this update has killed my battery life for my phone at first verizon said there was not a problem with the battery,glad that it has finially come to light there is a major problem.

[jdh48250]

11:26 PM on 11/05/2011

Why would anyone waste their money on a crapple? Oh so they can say "I have one to."

[indamiddle]

06:18 PM on 11/06/2011

I have no idea. They are beginning no to copy Android OS.....ironic. We had an iphone GS for about two weeks sold them for $1400 on Ebay and bought International versions of the Samsung Galaxy, $10 unlimited "dumb phone" data is a great benefit,

[jimitee]

06:55 AM on 11/05/2011

Another example of "if you want the freekin battery to last, shut the phone off" attitude. We bought the iphone for ALL the bells and whistles it provides. I love when Apple employees tell me what to turn off and what NOT to use. If the technology is not there to provide a robust amount of energy needed, then dont include the option on the phone and dont hype the features.

[wardropper]

05:52 PM on 11/04/2011

Strange that the Magic Mouse also has an extraordinarily short battery life.

Is there a fix for that yet...?

[dnno1]

04:10 PM on 11/04/2011

My HTC Thunderbolt comes with an optional extended battery that makes my phone last all day.

[kobio]

05:49 PM on 11/04/2011

Iphones can use extended batteries as well. It will last all day without the extended battery with the fix.

[obiwan49]

08:03 AM on 11/05/2011

You sound very confident about something that has only been "hinted" at being released.