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Apple pushed out iOS 6.1.1, which Vodafone says is A-OK by the way, but it did nothing for the battery woes of legions of iPhone users. Microsoft to the rescue? It’s pushed out an official support document that aims to try and fix it, until Apple actually gets round to crushing the bug.
So, what does Microsoft suggest? Well, it seems the battery is guzzling is caused by a glitch in iOS 6.1, which results in a continuous loop connecting to an Exchange server, draining both the device’s battery and the resources of the server.
The fix? Don’t process calendar items like meeting requests on your phone. Also, you should immediately restart your iOS 6.1 device if you do happen to click accept on something. Microsoft also recommends deleting and re-configuring your email account on your iPhone, which sounds sensible to me.
For a full list of work arounds, you can grab Microsoft’s support document here. But, basically, it seems like you’re just going to have to proactively avoid Exchange and reboot your device regularly if you have to use Exchange for work or something, until Apple outs a permanent fix for the glitch. [Microsoft via 9to5Mac]
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Cheers for the heads up!
Ok, I know I’m going to get into an argument for this one, but how does Apple get away with this?
I know they’re often seen to be unfairly scrutinized because they’re such a big company and there’s always someone gunning for them, but the iPhone 4 antenna scandle, the fact that DST nearly always causes people to be late for work and silly bugs like this seem par for the course with apple these days. I’m quite surprised at this, given how meticulous Apple are in every other sense.
Also before anyone says it, I know Android has its fair share of problems as well, with JB being a fiasco in itself.
How is JB a fiasco? (Omitting December permitting)
i don’t really think they’re exactly getting away with murder or anything. phones are complicated gizmos nowadays and things are bound to be not 100% right with them all the time. if you find a brand keeps on letting you down then jump ship, simple as that really.
Because these things aren’t as bad as these blogs like to make out to generate page views.
The antenna thing didn’t affect the UK much and you could only loose signal by actually gripping the fuck out of it and making sure you cover the line thing.
As said above, blogs tend make things worse, I bet this hardly affects even 10% of iPhone’s and I doubt most will even notice. And what is the JB fiasco?
Good Guy Microsoft
Not their product that’s faulty
Releases documentation on how to fix it anyway
I think it’s a saving face exercise as well – sooner or later someone would have figured out that it was an Exchange issue and slated MS for it rather than addressing that iOS is the root cause of the problem.
Sam, I know the term ‘rape’ is slipping into more common use but please don’t let it become part of your writing style. I don’t want to get all word police on you but it’s quite offensive to a lot of people to denature the term away from its more common use.
rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape get over it
James, speak to someone who’s ever been raped and grow up. Cunt.
Stop being so overly sensitive, it’s just a word and it’s only being used metaphorically. If he had said “murdering the devices battery”, would you have then claimed it could be offensive to people who had been affected by murders?
FYI I know someone who was raped as a child and they’re not as sensitive about the word as you are.
P.S. I’m not a cunt, you’re a cunt.
Your argument is as invalid as someone who says “I know plenty of black people, I can’t be racist!” then goes on to malign black people.
Just because you’ve met someone who has been raped and isn’t affected by it, doesn’t mean ALL people who have been raped or have someone close who have been raped are able to shrug it off without it giving them a start.
It may just be a word but it means something and it’s a reminder to all those people who have to live with it.
Have some compassion.
Fuck you arsehole, some people don’t like the fucking word. No need to be a chode about it.
Hey Cloudfire, as you may notice in my replies to other commenters on this thread, I just edited the piece — apologies if any offense was caused.
Hi Kat,
Thanks for that, I didn’t take issue with the article as such, I’m aware that the word is in widespread use in that way, it was more james.cavill.3′s childish response to someone who did take offense.
Either way, thanks!
Yeah, I agree with you on that point! Have pulled him up on it.
James, we just edited the post as didn’t wish to cause offense; would be smart on your behalf not to wind other commenters up over such a sensitive issue.
What about frape?
What about grow the fuck up?
What about… NO!
Hey ObsoleteFormat; I just caught your comment and edited Sam’s post — apologies for the offense caused.
Thank you
The word cunt is worse than rape imo, what are you going to do about that then Kat?
I find no offence that could be caused by the use of the word rape as it has several meanings, one of which fits in with what I believe the author was going for when it was used.. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/rape
It’s a good point, but I personally don’t feel too happy about it being used away from its predominant usage, so felt it necessary to edit the post to reflect that.
I don’t see why Sam isn’t able to articulate with his own language. I don’t think censoring of the press of words such as ‘rape’ and other terms that are a common turn of phrase in some place/cultures is fair, especially since in response you referred to James as a ‘Cunt’. This is possibly the most vulgar swear word one could use and you obviously said it with malice to provoke a reaction.
I support James’ use of the word, which I assume was to just to desensitise people’s reaction to it, and also would encourage others to break down the boundaries that the printed press are now scrutinised against.
Spot on, Obsolete and Cloudfire are clearly whiny liberal douchebags.
Were from the UK – we don’t have w”hiny liberals” ……. just Nick Clegg
- who’s sorry
Ok IT employees who work for Brent council then.
Would they not be conservative as they are not accepting a term. Don’t liberals allow more freedom of speech etc and conservative people wish to protect and censor?
No liberals are ultra PC (politically correct) and get offended by virtually everything they do not like (the list is endless). If your an employee of a council you vote to the left (90% do anyway). So no, conservatives believe in looking out for themselves and not worrying about the actions of others. Socialism = more control, Conservatism = less control, in a nut shell.
My battery was showing 78% after todays day at work.
Update appears to have worked very well….
Consider it a compliment if you’re called a cunt. After all; they’re warm, wet and wonderful…
Email from work today:
Dear colleague,
We have identified that the email issues earlier this week are being caused by a bug in the latest update to the Apple iPhone and iPad. The update is causing the devices to overload our email servers with data.
Until a fix can be implemented it has been necessary to temporarily disable access to email on [redacted] iPhones and iPads. If you use your own personal smartphone to access [redacted] email systems, this has also been disabled.
Unless you have already updated to iOS6.1 you should not upgrade until advised to do so.
We will keep you informed as further information becomes available.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause you