Yesterday’s release of iOS 5.0.1 was largely a bug-fix update, addressing the battery-use concerns of a number of iOS 5 users. Some users are still struggling, though, as documented in the Apple Support forums. Complaints range from small drops in battery on standby to noticeable plunges in just a few minutes.
AllThingsD has been keeping an eye on the problem, and has just heard back from Apple:
“The recent iOS software update addressed many of the battery issues that some customers experienced on their iOS 5 devices,” the company said in a statement given to AllThingsD. “We continue to investigate a few remaining issues.”
Our batteries seem to be doing well post 5.0.1, but for the users who are still experiencing significant battery drain, this should come as a relief.
Source: AllThingsD
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