<p>Computer giants such as Apple, Google and Microsoft always love to tell you that upgrading to a new operating system for their computers, tablets or smartphones will always result in a better experience.</p><p>But we all know that's usually far from the truth. Sure, you may get cool new features or you'll be able to run the latest software because your device is up to date. But for many, there also are a host of problems that come with a new upgrade. Oftentimes, your computer or device may run slower or suddenly become buggy, for example.</p><p>So far, I haven't heard a lot of complaints that upgrading an iPhone or iPad to the new iOS 7 operating system has done that. For me at least, it's just as stable as before and maybe just a tad slower on my third-generation iPad.</p><p>But many people have complained to me about a different problem after upgrading iOS 7 is a battery sucker. They say there is a significant difference in the phone's battery life.</p><p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_24222981/7-tips-help-improve-battery-life-ios-7">Keep reading...</a></p><p>Read also:</p><p><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2013/oct/02/apple-imessage-problem-fix-ios-7">Apple promises iOS 7 fix for users affected by iMessage problems</a> (The Guardian)</p><p><a href="http://www.cnn.com/2013/10/02/tech/mobile/ios-7-problems/index.html">5 problems with iOS 7, and how to fix them</a> (CNN International)</p><p><a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/imessage-ios-working-properly-apple-fix-update/story?id=20444862">It&#039;s Not Just You: iMessages Not Sending for Some iOS 7 Users</a> (ABC News)</p><p>Explore: <a href="http://news.google.com/news/more?ncl=dJFvfPAnZbiecGMNbI5Mynu4WfEiM&ned=us">183 additional articles.</a></p>