If you just updated to iOS 14, you might notice that something’s up with your battery. Several users have reported that their batteries kept draining with iOS 14. Apple says you can fix the battery drain, but it will take some time. 

Apple iOS 14 Battery Drain

Recently, several users began complaining about their iPhone batteries draining quickly after updating to iOS 14. Later, even Apple Watch users had issues after updating to watchOS 7. Both iOS 14 and watchOS 7 came out in September.

iOS 14 killing my battery dawg

— 𝓑 (@Danqzzz) October 2, 2020

According to MacRumors, Apple Watch users also reported that their watches did not record GPS data while doing activities.  

Apple Support

Amid the complaints, Apple released a support document this week. Apple admitted that users could face more issues with their devices, aside from excess battery drain. However, even the new iOS 14.0.1 update failed to fix the battery bug. The update simply allowed users to keep their chosen browser and mail apps. With iOS 14.0.1, users could also fix images in the News widget. 

What Can I Do with My iPhone?

Apple says that iPhone users may experience the following issues:

•     Missing workout route maps in the iPhone Fitness app
•     Health-related apps failing to launch on the Apple Watch
•     Both Fitness and Health apps failing to launch or load data on the iPhone
•     Inaccurate reports of data storage on the iPhone’s Health or Fitness apps
•     Inaccurate reports of data storage on the Apple Watch’s Activity app
•     Missing sound level data from Apple Watch on the iPhone’s health app
•     Massive battery drains on the iPhone and Apple Watch

For now, Apple’s advice is to unpair your watch and phone, make backups, erase all data, and then restore both gadgets with the backups. Learn more fixes here.

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Oddly enough, Google can help you if you’re looking for a new and free tool to back up your iPhone data. The company announced the coming release of a free version of the Google One app for the iPhone soon. What’s more, you can use the app for free, even without a Google One subscription. 

Google One for iPhone

If you don’t subscribe to Google One, you’ll have to make do with the base 15GB allowance for Google Drive. For iPhone users, you can split the 15GB among your Google apps, Photos, and phone backups. Users who don’t have a lot of photos or files can manage.

Google is releasing a free phone backup tool for iOS https://t.co/iR5FeKul6R pic.twitter.com/kxDIfNz5TV

— Engadget (@engadget) July 29, 2020

Another Cloud Service Option for iPhone

Engadget reports that the new Google One app can help iPhone users back up “photos, videos, contacts, and calendar events.” Just put the data in your Google account. However, you might not use this feature if you already use iCloud. 

What About Subscribers to Google One?

It’s never wrong to get a backup storage option. You might run out of space in your iCloud, and you don’t want to pay for more. However, if you’re paying for Google One, you can store your phone backups on your account. Google One also allows you to share files with a max of five people.

Engadget adds that Google One for iOS also works as a data manager. With the app, you can free up your phone by deleting your junk. Putting this service on your phone makes Google One more convenient. 

Google One free users can download the app on the Android Play Store in the next few days. For iPhone users, Google promises the app will be “available soon.”

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