Battery Life Tips

Rumor: iOS 5.0.2 around the corner to re-address battery issues, iOS 5.1 coming soon with Siri enhancements

Jared DiPane 9 years ago 42

Coming as a surprise to no one -- we hope -- Macerkopf.de says Apple is working hard on iOS 5.0.2 and iOS 5.1 beyond that. iOS 5.0.2 should address battery life issues that remained following the iOS 5.0.1 release and it's initial batch of battery fixes. iOS 5.1, they say, will bring some new features to Siri, including the ability to take pictures and video, and toggle Bluetooth, Wi-...

Apple still investigating battery life issues post-iOS 5.0.1

Rene Ritchie 9 years ago 38

Apple has provided the a statement to AllThingsD's John Paczkowski concerning continued battery life issues following this week's iOS 5.0.1 release. The recent iOS software update addressed many of the battery issues that some customers experienced on their iOS 5 devices. We continue to investigate a few remaining issues. TiPb is conducting a poll to see how, if at all, iOS 5.0.1...

Apple admits iOS 5 battery issues, working on update

Rene Ritchie 9 years ago 75

Jim Dalrymple of The Loop received the following statement from Apple concerning iOS 5 battery life complaints: “A small number of customers have reported lower than expected battery life on iOS 5 devices,” an Apple spokesperson told The Loop. “We have found a few bugs that are affecting battery life and we will release a software update to address those in a few weeks.” If you're...

Apple investigation iPhone 4S battery life complaints

Rene Ritchie 9 years ago 50

Apple is reportedly looking into complains about iPhone 4S battery life. Apple has done this before, typically after the release of new versions of the operating system, like 3.0, and asked users to install diagnostic utilities to help them track down the problem. Previously on TiPb we've run a poll asking about your iPhone 4S and iOS 5 battery life, and we've giving you our top tips...

How to fix battery life problems with iOS 5 or iPhone 4S

Georgia 9 years ago 157

According to our polls, quite a lot of you say your battery life taken a hit with iOS 5, or that your new iPhone 4S battery life simply isn't up to snuff. Anytime a new software version is released or a new devices comes to market, it seems battery life becomes an issue. Luckily, that also means we're getting better at troubleshooting it! Here are some things you can try to make sure...

Daily Tip: How to turn on the battery percentage meter

chrisoldroyd 9 years ago 14

Ever wanted to know the exact percentage of battery life that your iPhone has remaining, and wondered how to turn that on? Out of the box, the iPhone has a battery meter which is a graphical representation of a battery. As it is very small, it is hard to accurately tell how much battery life you have left. There is a way to make it much clearer, read on and we will show you how. To...

Daily Tip: How to quickly charge your iPad 2

Georgia 9 years ago 56

Wondering what's the fastest way to charge iPad 2? Yes, it's true -- not all charging methods were created equal. If you've ever wanted to take your iPad out with you and only have a few minutes to spare before you have to leave this tip will help you get the most charge for of your device. Stick with us after the break to find out more! The iPad 2 uses a lithium-polymer battery,...

mophie juicepak plus for iPhone 4 - battery charger review

Rene Ritchie 9 years ago 15

The mophie juicepak plus for iPhone 4 is serious charging power for serious power users. If you're on the go, if your iPhone can't run down, won't run down -- if you need a case that can get you through twice the work and play, then here's your solution. To see how it held up for me under the rigors of CES 2011, read on for the review after the break! Trade shows are the ultimate...

Tip: How to make your iPhone battery life last longer

Georgia 10 years ago 51

Need to find out how to make your iPhone's battery life last longer? There are quite a few ways in which you can help your iPhone save power. Some are very intuitive but hopefully we will tell you a few which you have not yet thought of. Special thanks to michaelchang516 from the forums for this tip! The basic idea is this: anything running on your iPhone uses up the battery, so we'...

Mophie Ju

Rene Ritchie 10 years ago 28

Dieter's at the IGA show in Berlin, Germany and he's scored us a first look at mophie's upcoming Juice Pack Air for iPhone 4. It's got soft touch paint and they claim ZERO signal degredation because the entire PCB board is on the bottom, so there are no electronics around the antenna. It's shipping to Apple now and will be available in "Nationwide retailers" next week for $79.95....