A few days ago, Apple released new software updates for iOS 17.1, iPadOS 17.1, watchOS 10.1, and macOS Sonoma 14.1 on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac respectively, which include major new features and subsequent bug fixes. However, besides watchOS 10.1, there may be another problem that annoys Apple Watch users…

In fact, watchOS 10.1 fixed one of the Apple Watch’s most annoying bugs by fixing the Weather app’s weather information complications. But now everything seems to point to it watchOS 10.1 contains an even more serious problemApple Watch battery drains faster.

watchOS 10.1 may be draining your Apple Watch battery big time

Many Apple Watch users, 9to5mac reports Report battery life issues Your smartwatch immediately after installing the watchOS 10.1 software update.

Battery drain issues appear Indiscriminately affects all Apple Watch models running watchOS 10.1. However, not all Apple Watch users experience battery problems.

An overall decrease in battery life has been detected It’s available on older Apple smartwatch models like the Apple Watch Series 4, as well as newer versions like the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Apple Watch Series 9.

This review on the X summarizes the battery life issue in watchOS 10.1 very well:

@AppleSupport There is a battery error in watchOS 10.1. My brand new S9 went from 100% to dead in 3 hours. Multiple people experiencing the same problem. pic.twitter.com/MadJJYFl44

— TFF (@TSHARE18) 26 October 2023

“WatchOS 10.1 has a battery issue. My new Apple Watch Series 9 went from 100% to 100% in 3 hours. Multiple people are experiencing the same issue.”

@9to5mac My battery has been draining a ton since I updated my Series 7 to watchOS 10.1. It barely charged overnight (even going backwards on the charger at one point) and this morning after a 100% charge it lost 25% charge in 30 minutes. There is definitely a mistake. It might be worth investigating.

— Matt (@MattFPM) 26 October 2023

Other user reported He said the Apple Watch Series 7’s battery lost 25% in just half an hour.

Problem? Solution

Often new software updates for iOS, iPadOS, watchOS and other systems They tend to increase energy consumption slightly Your devices. Sometimes it is practically imperceptible. New features and technological innovations added to the increase in background task processes to adapt to software updates make the battery last a little less. But this condition of the Apple Watch looks extraordinary.

Tips to improve Apple Watch battery from Cristo Vega.

Battery problems caused by watchOS 10.1 Compatibility of third-party applications with the new version operating system. As we mentioned before, the system will require many elements. Adapt to the new build of watchOS 10.1So when developers update their apps, battery life is likely to return to normal.

If you’re experiencing these battery issues on your Apple Watch running watchOS 10.1, We recommend deleting third-party apps that you don’t use regularly. To see if the problem persists and if the situation has improved.

On the other hand, other users also reported that: The watchOS 10.1 update will also cause the Apple Watch to overheat during battery charging. The infamous iPhone 15 overheating was fixed with iOS 17.0.3, so the Apple Watch battery bug will likely be fixed with iOS 17.0.3. watchOS 10.1.1 anyone watchOS 10.2. Apple has not yet made a statement on the issue.