Topic: Apple to patch iOS 5 battery bug

[Simon]

Apple will release an update to iOS 5 to fix reduced battery life problems that have affected the mobile operating system.

The iOS 5 upgrade has caused problems for many iPhone owners, with many PC Pro readers complaining of upgrade issues. Shortened battery life has been a common complaint on online forums since the upgrade last month.

"A small number of customers have reported lower-than-expected battery life on iOS 5 devices," an Apple spokesman told Reuters.

"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."

Read more: http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/370909/apple-to-patch-ios-5-battery-bug

[Rik]

Oh what a tangled web we mortals weave. No problems with the OS affecting battery life back in the days of DOS. 

[Simon]

I'm guessing most DOS machines didn't run on batteries. 

[Rik]

There was the Osborne...