Apple released the official version of iOS 16 at the iPhone 14 series launch event. This new system brings major changes to the lock screen, information, maps, and more. In the days following the launch, some users encountered issues with their iPhones. Complaints about the scope of iOS 16 From slow system performance to easy battery drain. Over the past few days, there have been reports of issues with the iPhone 14 Pro. There are problems with the camera, iMessage, FaceTime, and more activation issues. However, there are other issues affecting the broader iOS 16 user base.
Abnormal battery level
When certain tasks are running in the background, it is normal for the battery to drain faster. However, some users are complaining that after updating to iOS 16, the battery drain is massive. This is not an issue exclusive to the iPhone 14 series. Some netizens said the new system “completely destroyed the battery life of the iPhone 13 Pro. The iPhone 14 Pro battery life was good at first, but now the battery life has been shortened to 4-5 hours.”
Other users have reported improved battery life compared to iOS 15, resulting in an overall mixed experience. Apple recently admitted that enabling keyboard haptic feedback in iOS 16 can drain the battery, so users with battery drain can try turning it off.
Slow search in the spotlight
The most notable issue for iOS 16 users is the slow performance of Spotlight search. Users have reported that Spotlight sometimes takes up to 10 seconds to load results and sometimes fails to load at all. For this specific bug, many users said that resetting all settings can greatly improve Spotlight search performance, but Apple has yet to release an official solution or bug fix.
iOS 16 update coming next week
Apple has confirmed that it is aware of some issues users are experiencing, including camera shake on the latest iPhone 14 Pro, and has promised to update iOS 16 next week. The iOS 16.0.2 update will most likely include fixes for camera issues, annoying copy-paste prompts, and iMessage and FaceTime activation issues. The update is also expected to address other issues users are experiencing, such as battery drain and slow Spotlight searches.