These are not the best of times for Apple. Just days after the initial launch of iOS 8, the tech giant released iOS 8.0.1 in a bid to fix bugs and add functionality. It then had to pull the software after 24 hours and show users how to roll back to the earlier version, after a series of critical flaws were revealed.
Now, iOS 8.0.2 seems to be causing all manner of problems. Here are some of them:
* The Touch ID:
Touch ID is central to iPhone security, yet this update seems to have failed to fix problems that first arose in iOS 8.0.1. Users across Apple’s discussion boards have complained that the feature simply does not work, meaning they are unable to use their fingerprint to unlock their devices or make secure payments for apps, books and music.
* Bluetooth palaver:
Bluetooth is a key feature if you want to make hands-free calls while driving. But iOS 8.0.2 users have said that they find they’re either unable to connect their phone to their car’s system or that when they do the connection drops. Those who do manage make calls say that the person on the other end can’t hear them or vice versa.
* Terrible reception
Users are still claiming that they’re losing cellular service, with connections either non-existent or dropping regularly. This seems to be an issue on iPads as well as iPhones, with one user on Apple’s discussion boards saying they had been forced to turn their iPad on and off constantly in order to get reception. This problem appears to be widespread among iPhone owners too.
* Shaky Wifi
Apple has reportedly told users that it is aware of Wi–Fi problems that see iPhones lose their connection. There are also stories of slow connections being the norm across iPhone 5S, iPhone 5C and new iPhone 6 models.
It isn’t just the IOS 8 causing problems for Apple. The BendGate controversy which started last week, when an internet personality posted a video showing him bend the iPhone 6 Plus with his hands has made potential buyers wary of the iPhone 6.
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