I think its always on. Especially if using push notifications for the me.com account. What kind of usage are you getting in a typical day? I can usually go an entire day on a charge. Ricardo Walker ricardo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On Mar 1, 2012, at 4:06 PM, Ian Edwards <ianedwards42@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Since I update to IOS 5 and activated iCloud I've noticed a lot quicker > batter drain, maybe double. > > I checked the usage numbers to make sure it wasn't the runaway app problem > many of us had in the early days os the 3GS, and I'm getting normal looking > numbers. > > Is iCloud always on, therefore causing a battery drain? If not, is there an > issue with IOS 5 using excessive battery? > > Thoughts? > > Ian >> >> Click on the link below to go to our homepage. >> http://www.icanworkthisthing.com >> >> Manage your subscription by using the web interface on the link below. >> //www.freelists.org/list/macvoiceover >> >> Users can subscribe to this list by sending email to >> macvoiceover-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >> with 'subscribe' in the Subject field OR by logging into the Web >> interface at //www.freelists.org/list/macvoiceover >> > > Click on the link below to go to our homepage. > http://www.icanworkthisthing.com > > Manage your subscription by using the web interface on the link below. > //www.freelists.org/list/macvoiceover > > Users can subscribe to this list by sending email to > macvoiceover-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > with 'subscribe' in the Subject field OR by logging into the Web > interface at //www.freelists.org/list/macvoiceover >