You would recollect our post of the 18th on ‘iOS 8 – Apple’s New Operating System’. For your ready reference, you may visit the link: http://www.cyberfreewishes.com/blog/ios-8-apples-new-mobile-operating-system. Incidentally, soon after launching of the OS with much fanfare, reports started pouring in about a number of serious concerns.
The reports suggest that the new OS encountered quite some problems within hours of its launch by Apple. A major area of heartburn had been the fast battery-drain. Complaints were received about battery draining out by as much as 14% in just half-an-hour. In another case, the user complained of losing 30% overnight despite the gadget being put to ‘switch off notifications and Background App Refresh’.
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Another problem of significance in regard to iOS 8 had been the one related to Wi-Fi connectivity, where the usual complained about slow Wi-Fi speed, poor signal strength and total loss of connectivity. These issues were so widespread that Apple had to look for appropriate software patch to fix the problems.
Apple accordingly came out with an update to iOS 8 on last 24th christened as iOS 8.0.1. It aimed at addressing issues concerning unusual battery-drainage and low-level or connectivity, apart from certain other issues relating to accessibility of files, etc. Soon after its release, there were uproars and complaints from many users saying that the update, even after proper downloading, created more problems than it could solve. The update made some of the users unable to make or receive calls on their iPhones. Some of those using iPhone 6 complained that the new update created problem for the gadget’s Touch ID fingerprint facility.
Apple accordingly came out with an update to iOS 8 on last 24th christened as iOS 8.0.1. It aimed at addressing issues concerning unusual battery-drainage and low-level or connectivity, apart from certain other issues relating to accessibility of files, etc. Soon after its release, there were uproars and complaints from many users saying that the update, even after proper downloading, created more problems than it could solve. The update made some of the users unable to make or receive calls on their iPhones. Some of those using iPhone 6 complained that the new update created problem for the gadget’s Touch ID fingerprint facility.
As a consequence, Apple not only acknowledged the problems and assured of looking into them, it has put a stop to its update virtually within hours after its release. Further, it offered an apology for the ‘great inconvenience experienced by users’ and said that it was working around the clock to prepare iOS 8.0.2 with a fix for the issue, which would be released within the next few days. The users may meanwhile restore back to iOS 8 and wait for release of the fresh update.
Author : Syed Zafar Ahmad
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Bio: A freelancer with a flair for experimenting with innovative technology and electronic gadgets that could enrich the life of a modern common man, and a consultant in issues touching every-day life of a computer suave professional.
Bio: A freelancer with a flair for experimenting with innovative technology and electronic gadgets that could enrich the life of a modern common man, and a consultant in issues touching every-day life of a computer suave professional.
