New features of iPhone iOS 16 update comes at a cost, as users' batteries drain - New York Post
“That iOS 16 update definitely got my battery fighting for its life,” tweeted another iPhone user from California.While the sudden battery drain comes as a frustration, Apple Support says it’s not all bad news with iPhone users encouraged to be patient.“You may notice that in the first 72 hours after an update the battery life is reduced as your device finishes background activities and processes,” an Apple Support spokesperson told news.com.au.For those Apple users still skeptical about updating their devices, one technology fanatic has confirmed that their battery performance has since returned to normal after installing the update.Meanwhile another Apple device owner added: “Initially, every new iOS update affects battery life in most models except the newly released ones.”.