Apple officially launched iOS 11 on September 19, but problems quickly became apparent, prompting the company to roll out iOS 11.0.1 just a week later.
However, iPhone users have reported a host of problems with the new operating system, including a high rate of battery drainage, installation problems, slow speeds, and problems with WiFi and Bluetooth. The issues are so prevalent that many users reportedly have reverted to iOS 10.3.3.
iOS 11 provides immersive augmented reality functionality to iPhones and iPads, as well as a redesigned App Store, enhanced Siri, a Do Not Disturb feature for drivers, and the ability to share playlists in Apple Music.
iOS updates typically run into issues due to Spotlight re-indexing, according to Wandera La Porta, content marketing lead at Wandera.
Apple appears vulnerable, and Samsung's flagship Galaxy line might be able to steal some market share as a result, Enderle suggested.
Battery life and other OS upgrade issues turn off customers, but Apple has such a loyal following that it's likely to weather the storm, he told TechNewsWorld.
"I suspect there are some settings that Apple changed for better performance and responsiveness that had a negative impact on battery life," he said, noting that he has since received the 11.0.1 update, which is supposed to address battery life issues.
The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus accounted for about 48 million units, or 34 percent of the total installed base, CIRP data show. The 6s and 6s Plus accounted for 47 million, or 33 percent, and the 6 and the 6 Plus accounted for 39 million units, or 27 percent of the installed base.
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