Why You Should Think Twice Before Updating to iOS 17

If you’re still rocking an older version of iOS and contemplating the jump to iOS 17, you might want to pump the brakes. Users are reporting that the new update from Apple is wreaking havoc on battery life. But wait, there’s more!

Social Media is Buzzing with Complaints

Users are flooding social media platforms with complaints about battery drainage after the update. Comments range from “iOS 17 is killing my battery” to “My phone is overheating like never before.” Some are even hesitant to update, fearing their device might turn into a paperweight.

Tests Confirm: Battery Life Takes a Hit

According to test results, the iPhone XR seems to be the worst affected, draining 21% faster post-update. But other models aren’t faring much better:

• iPhone SE 2020 — drains 9% faster
• iPhone 11 — drains 5% faster
• iPhone 12 — drains 5% faster
• iPhone 13 — drains 11% faster

What’s the Next Move?

The best advice for now is to wait it out. Apple is likely already working on a fix, and improvements are expected in upcoming versions 17.1 or 17.2.

So, if you don’t want to be another casualty of this problematic update, it might be wise to hold off until the next patches roll out.