Apple Customers Agree: The New iPhone iOS 16 Update Is *Ruining* Their Battery Life
May 13, 2023 by Lisa Cupido
By now you know that it’s incredibly important to keep your software updated on your iPhone in order to ensure you are protecting your phone against bugs and viruses and just overall keeping it as efficient as possible. But the latest software update, iOS 16, is causing eyebrows to be raised among some Apple users who are noting that their battery has been affected by the update. “One possible cause of increased battery drain after the iOS 16 update is the introduction of new features and improvements that may require more processing power and resources,” says Steve Lee, a tech expert and founder of Windowsvps. “These new features can put a higher demand on the device’s CPU and GPU, leading to increased power consumption.”
Additionally, Lee says, software updates sometimes introduce bugs or compatibility issues that can affect battery life. “Even minor glitches in the operating system can cause background processes to run unnecessarily, consuming more power than they should,” he says.
Here are a few ways Lee says you can address battery issues you may be experiencing after downloading iOS 16.
Optimize settings and background processes:“One way to address battery drain is by optimizing your device’s settings,” Lee says. “Go to the Settings app and navigate to Battery to see which apps or processes are using the most power. You can then close unnecessary background apps, disable push email, reduce screen brightness, and turn off unnecessary notifications to conserve battery life.”
Update apps:Make sure that all your apps are updated to their latest versions. “Developers often release updates to address bugs and improve performance, including battery optimization,” Lee says. “App updates can help ensure compatibility with the new iOS version and may resolve any battery-related issues.”