iOS 11.4 software update was released to Apple users two weeks ago
Users are reporting battery issues after updating to the latest version
Apple has not yet revealed what is causing the problems or how to fix it
One user claims after the update, their battery began ‘draining faster by 25%’
If you haven’t updated your iPhone to iOS 11.4 yet, you may want to hold off a bit longer.
Frustrated Apple users are complaining that the software update is killing their batteries.
One angry user wrote on Reddit that it caused their battery to drain up to 25% faster, while others say they are constantly having to charge their phone.
Apple has not yet revealed what is causing the problem or how to fix it.
However, some users suggest that the issue may be with the background app refresh feature.
This lets your apps run periodically in the background so that they can update their contents, even when you’re not using your phone.
To turn off the feature, launch the Settings app from your Home screen and select General. Then switch Background Refresh to ‘off’.
If you haven’t updated your iPhone to iOS 11.4 yet, you may want to hold off a bit longer.
Thousands of frustrated Apple users are complaining that the software update is killing their batteries
The iOS 11.4 update, released globally on May 29, gives iPhones the ability to store messages in the iCloud.
It also includes improvements to the controls for Apple’s new HomePod smart speaker and multi-room audio.
However, battery drainage appears to also be a feature affecting devices across the Apple range.