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Technical Help & Discussion => Mobile Phones & Other Handheld Devices => Topic started by: Simon on November 03, 2011, 21:46

Title: Apple to patch iOS 5 battery bug
Post by: Simon on November 03, 2011, 21:46

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

Title: Re: Apple to patch iOS 5 battery bug
Post by: Rik on November 04, 2011, 10:07

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

Title: Re: Apple to patch iOS 5 battery bug
Post by: Simon on November 04, 2011, 12:24

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

Title: Re: Apple to patch iOS 5 battery bug
Post by: Rik on November 04, 2011, 12:30

There was the Osborne...