Battery

Bad Battery Life Issues Remain in iOS 5.1

Oliver Haslam ∙ December 2, 2011

Despite selling iPhones like they're going out of fashion, it's not been all unicorns and rainbows for Apple's big releases recently. Some of the company's top software outings have suffered a bloody nose as of late, with iCloud and iOS experiencing more than a few hiccups.

Released alongside the iPhone 4S, iOS 5 has taken an aging mobile operating system and added some much needed bells and whistles. The software also fixes some of the long-standing issues that iPhone owners have been complaining about for far too long.

One thing that iOS 5 has introduced is not entirely welcome, and that's a very real battery life problem...

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Just Mobile’s Gum Max Supercharges Your iPhone and iPad On the Go

Alex Heath ∙ Updated April 18, 2016

Our friends at Just Mobile have announced the Gum Max portable battery for Apple's line of iDevices. The stylish, portable battery has more than enough juice to fully charge any device that sports an Apple dock connector or mini-USB port.

The Gum Max's aluminum shell and LED indicators help it fit in perfectly with your other Apple products and accessories, and the battery itself can be easily stored in a large pocket or laptop bag.

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Are New Bugs Joining the iPhone 4S Battery Drain Issues in iOS 5.0.1?

Alex Heath ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

Apple recently released iOS 5.0.1 to the public in an attempt to fix the battery life issues that have been plaguing iPhone 4S owners on iOS 5.0. Prior to releasing 5.0.1 to the public, Apple seeded two developer betas of the software.

While iOS 5.0.1 was intended to fix poor battery performance on particularly the iPhone 4S, Apple released a statement after the fact saying that, "We continue to investigate a few remaining issues." Now, it seems that a new host of bugs have joined the mix for many users on iOS 5.0.1.

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Apple Confirms iOS 5.0.1 May Not Have Fixed All Battery Issues

Cody Lee ∙ November 11, 2011

After months of beta testing, Apple released iOS 5 to the masses on October 12th. The update was one of the biggest ever for Apple's mobile operating system, bringing in over 200 new features. But unfortunately, they didn't come without a price.

Almost immediately after the new software was released, users began complaining of poor battery performance. Apple responded to the complaints with iOS 5.0.1, an update that was supposed to fix the highly-publicized battery bugs...

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iOS 5.0.1 Not Helping Improve Battery Life

Oliver Haslam ∙ November 11, 2011

When Apple dropped iOS 5.0.1 yesterday, the hope amongst many was that it may help to fix the battery issue that was introduced with iOS 5.0.

It is becoming apparent that iOS 5.0.1 may not have actually fixed the battery bug we told you about before, with our own location-based fix still appearing to be the best way of saving precious battery life...

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Apple Releases iOS 5.0.1 to the Public

Cody Lee ∙ November 10, 2011

After multiple developer betas, and a series of customer tests, Apple has finally released iOS 5.0.1 to the masses. The update comes just under a month after Apple released iOS 5.0, which included over 200 new features.

Unfortunately, iOS 5 brought with it serious battery problems. And after weeks of complaints, Apple gave an official statement last week that confirmed both the presence of the bugs and the existence of a fix...

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Apple Confirms iOS 5 Battery Issues, Releases iOS 5.0.1 to Developers With Fix

Cody Lee ∙ November 2, 2011

Since Apple released iOS 5 and its latest handset with the new software pre-installed to the public, customers have been complaining about poor battery life. It appears that something in the iOS update has directly affected battery performance.

Other than a few rumors of its engineers contacting customers regarding their complaints, Apple has been relatively silent on the matter... until now. AllThingsD has just received an official statement from the company confirming the problem...

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Apple Engineers Contacting iPhone 4S Users About Battery Issues

Cody Lee ∙ October 28, 2011

If you've been experiencing issues with the battery on your new iPhone 4S, you're not alone. The problem has spawned a thread in Apple's Support forums that has seen over 100,000 visitors in the last two weeks.

Even with all of the evidence, Apple has yet to officially comment on the issue, but they're very much aware of it. According to a report by The Next Web, Apple's engineers have started contacting customers regarding the complaint...

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This Tip Could Cure Your iPhone 4S Battery

Oliver Haslam ∙ October 27, 2011

As someone who has been lucky enough to spend the last few months testing iOS 5 in various beta stages, it has to be said that the version we're all currently enjoying has come a long way since the early days.

When Apple released the iOS 5 GM not that long ago, I instantly noticed that my iPhone 4's battery life was lasting roughly half of what it was before. A coincidence, I thought. It'll sort itself out, I presumed. After getting the iPhone 4S, the problem persisted. Twitter and forums on the web over lit up with similar problems, and a few fixes were suggested, mostly to no avail.

There may be light at the end of the tunnel. Switching one little toggle in iOS 5's Settings app may hold the key to curing your iPhone 4S battery...

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‘BatteryCenter’ And ‘PowerCenter Pro’ Juice Up Notification Center

Jeff Benjamin ∙ October 19, 2011

Normally, I don't like to combine coverage of multiple jailbreak tweaks in a single post, but this go 'round, it was definitely appropriate.

BatteryCenter is a free iOS 5 Notification Center widget, which brings battery stats directly to iOS 5's convenient pull down menu. PowerCenter Pro is the upgraded version of BatteryCenter, and it features additional options not found in its free version.

Both widgets are created by the same developer, and can be downloaded from Cydia. How do they stack up? Check inside for the video lowdown of each tweak...

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Does the iPhone 4S Battery Life Fall Short of Expectations?

Cody Lee ∙ October 17, 2011

The iPhone 4S is better than its predecessor in several ways. It has a faster processor, better camera, and of course the popular new Siri feature. And apparently, all of these upgraded components have affected the new iPhone's battery life.

Reports have been pouring in over the last few days regarding the new handset's poor battery performance. Some folks believe that the device's battery isn't living up to the expectations Apple set. So iLounge decided to do some investigating...

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