Apple users claim new iPhone update is draining batteries – here’s how you can fix it

APPLE’S new software, iOS15.4, rolled out on March 14 and it has not gone without criticism. Some users have found that the update has come at the expense of their phone’s battery life, and they’re not sure why. The update comes with a Face ID improvement that allows iPhone customers to unlock their phone while […]

APPLE’S new software, iOS15.4, rolled out on March 14 and it has not gone without criticism.

Some users have found that the update has come at the expense of their phone’s battery life, and they’re not sure why.

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The update comes with a Face ID improvement that allows iPhone customers to unlock their phone while wearing a face mask.

iOS 15.4 also tightened up the phone’s security, with resolutions to 39 different vulnerabilities.

Experts at PhoneArena wrote that the slip in battery capability may be a product of a lengthy installation process.

Just because the iPhone has downloaded the update does not mean that it’s done indexing and applying changes to the phone’s code.

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The phone’s battery should return to its original powering abilities after a few days, but users should monitor the situation on their device.

Meanwhile, there are other ways to save your battery while the update temporarily hijacks a bit of juice.

Activating dark mode can save battery life on an OLED screen – which the newer iPhone models have.

Business Insider reported that black pixels on an OLED screen do not require power, where white and other colors do.

Deactivating Bluetooth when in a power jam can help as well – when Bluetooth is on, your device is constantly scanning for devices to connect to.

If you have no intention of connecting to a speaker or Apple Watch, this is a waste of power.

Apps that require a ton of battery – like FaceTime and the camera – can drain a full battery with enough use.

If you’re in a jam and need the battery to last, avoid these power suckers at all costs.

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Apple has not yet responded to claims of poor battery performance.

The new update has had mostly positive reviews, with the addition of new emoji stealing the show.