A wave of discontent has surged among iPhone users as they express frustration over the negative impact the latest Apple software update has had on their battery life. Numerous complaints have surfaced, highlighting the serious issue users are facing since installing the update.

Naturally, iPhone users all across the nation are rushing to verify if they've snagged the most up-to-date version.

Before you go ahead and tap that update button, here's something to keep in mind.

You might have noticed a familiar scenario as some users are flocking to social media to gripe about their batteries taking a hit following the installation of the latest iOS 16.5.1 (c) update.

We're all aware of how crucial software updates are for safeguarding and enhancing our devices' performance, but let's admit it, they can really ignite some serious frustration when they meddle with our precious battery life.

It feels like just a week ago, the iOS 16.5.1 (a) update made its debut, and before we could fully process it, the iOS 16.5.1 (c) came right on its heels.

Now, you might be wondering what's up with this rapid-fire release of updates, right?

Well, fear not, because Apple has an explanation for that.

Introducing the iOS 16.5.1 (c), dubbed as the 'Rapid Security Response' iOS - a fresh software release designed for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

As per Apple's statement, these releases bring vital security enhancements, particularly focusing on bolstering the security of the Safari web browser, the WebKit framework stack, and other essential system libraries.

The speedy rollout of iOS 16.5.1 (c) had a specific goal: to address a security bug that caused quite a commotion among iPhone users attempting to access sites like Zoom or Facebook through the Safari browser.

Given the concerns raised about the safety of users' phones due to this bug, the update became absolutely crucial to patch things up.

Although the update is undeniably crucial for ensuring device safety, some users are flocking to Twitter to express their battery woes.

One user fumes: "Whatever secret sauce they put in that last iPhone update that is murdering my battery, can they just not?"

Another frustrated user adds: "Ever since the latest @Apple update my phone has become a pocket warmer and depletes my battery. Anyone else having this issue?"

Even the proud owners of the iPhone 13 Pro are feeling the heat: "My iPhone battery has never been so bad since this update, and I have an iPhone 13 Pro.

But there's a glimmer of hope coming from tech experts at the business website ZDNet.

According to them, it's quite normal to experience a drop in battery life after installing an iOS update.

As it turns out, iPhones need to carry out various background tasks after an update, which ends up consuming more battery power than usual.

No need to fret, though, as the battery life should return to normal once all these additional tasks are completed.

If you've noticed your phone feeling a bit sluggish after the update, ZDNet has some tricks up its sleeve to help you out.

They suggest giving your phone a good old-fashioned reboot, updating your apps, or even checking if it's time for a battery replacement.