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Apple in iPhone 5 battery recall

Apple has begun a replacement program for iPhone batteries after admitting faults in some handsets sold two years ago.

One of the most common complaints from iPhone users surrounds perceived battery life weakness in the smartphones.

However, there is a catch - of course - as Apple says that the problem only effects “a very small percentage of iPhone 5 devices”

Apple claims the issue could cause handsets to “suddenly experience shorter battery life or need to be charged more frequently” and effects devices sold between September 2012 and January 2013.

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Source: Getty Images

In order to find out if your iPhone 5 is one of the faulty handsets, Apple has set up a dedicated web site, where you can enter the serial number of your device.

But if your iPhone does not fall within the affect serial number range, then tough luck.

Many users will feel that this announcement has been made far too late - as the next generation of Apple iPhones will be released within days - and many have tolerated poor batteries for the entire two years of the iPhone 5’s release.

If you wish to find out the serial number of your iPhone, go to settings, tap general and then about.

Apple will begin the process of replacing the batteries from this Friday.

News break – August 25