iOS 1541 is now available for download, and while it does not introduce a number of new iPhone features like this month's iOS 154 update, it does include one enhancement that many iPhone users will appreciate

When iOS 154 was introduced about two weeks ago, it brought complaints that the iOS software update was causing battery issues for some users In some cases, iPhone owners were reporting that the update cut their phone's battery life in half

This is not uncommon with early software updates In fact, Apple claimed to some users on Twitter that it is normal for apps and features to require up to 48 hours to adjust after an update

Still, follow-up releases usually appear to address issues that arose with the first update iOS 1541 release notes clearly state that this update addresses complaints about battery life after the release of iOS 154

By reference, the release notes for iOS 1541 state

For what it's worth, I was on the beta version of iOS 154 throughout February and March and never encountered any battery life issues on more than one device i was on the beta version of iOS 154 with my iPhone 11 Pro Max when I went on a week-long road trip and forgot my charger I forgot my charger Still, I was able to earn enough battery life to last me a week on a phone running iOS 154, so I concluded that not everyone was affected by the iOS 154 battery bug

Still, if you feel like your battery has been draining rapidly since iOS 154 was installed, you will want to download iOS 1541 now Another reason to get this software update - it also patches a pretty serious security hole in iOS 15

The original iOS 154 update introduced many new features to the iPhone, including the ability to unlock with Face ID even when wearing a face mask The iOS 154 update also supports digital ID cards and driver's licenses in states that support this feature

To update your iPhone to iOS 1541, go to the Settings app and select General Under "Software Update," the iOS 1541 update should be waiting