Is iOS 16.5 killing the iPhone battery? Here’s all about it


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In recent days, many iPhone users have taken to social media to complain about the poor battery life of their devices after updating to iOS 16.5. Some users have reported that their battery life has been cut in half, while others have said that their phones are now only lasting for a few hours on a single charge.

iPhone Users Complain of Poor Battery Life After iOS 16.5 Update

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Apple has acknowledged the issue and has said that it is investigating the cause. In the meantime, the company has offered some tips for users who are experiencing poor battery life. These tips include:

  • Restarting your iPhone
  • Updating your apps
  • Turning off features that you don’t use
  • Adjusting your screen brightness

If you are still experiencing poor battery life after following these tips, you can contact Apple support for further assistance.

What is causing the poor battery life?

It is not yet clear what is causing the poor battery life in iOS 16.5. However, there are a few possible explanations.

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  • Background processes: When you update your iPhone, it performs a number of background processes in order to optimize the new software. These processes can use up a lot of battery power, especially if you are using your phone heavily during the update process.
  • New features: iOS 16.5 includes a number of new features that may be using more battery power than previous versions of the software.
  • Bug: It is also possible that there is a bug in iOS 16.5 that is causing poor battery life. Apple is investigating this possibility and has said that it will release a fix if a bug is found.
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What can you do if you are experiencing poor battery life?

If you are experiencing poor battery life after updating to iOS 16.5, there are a few things you can do:

  • Wait: It is possible that the poor battery life is only temporary and will improve after a few days. This is because the iPhone needs to finish optimizing the new software.
  • Try the tips from Apple: Apple has offered a number of tips for users who are experiencing poor battery life. These tips include restarting your iPhone, updating your apps, turning off features that you don’t use, adjusting your screen brightness, and defragmenting your phone.
  • Contact Apple support: If you are still experiencing poor battery life after following these tips, you can contact Apple support for further assistance.
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