Apple unveiled a host of new features in its iOS 8 software this week, but neglected to mention one that will leave its users rejoicing - improved battery life. A presentation slide shown during the tech giant’s Worldwide Developer Conference revealed the next-generation software will monitor battery usage by app. The software will be widely available in the autumn, at the same time the iPhone 6 is expected to launch, meaning the much-rumoured handset could finally end Apple’s battery woes. Scroll down for video A slide (pictured right) shown at Apple's developer conference by senior vice president of Software Engineering, Craig Federighi (pictured left) revealed iOS 8 will monitor battery usage by app. The software will be available in the autumn, at the same time the iPhone 6 is expected to launch
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Apple unveiled the iOS 8 software at its developer conference in California
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A presentation slide revealed upcoming features of the operating system
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This featured a reference to a tool that would track battery usage by app
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Developers who have installed iOS 8 have since confirmed this feature
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Software will be released to users in the autumn, at the same time the iPhone 6 is expected to launch
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Samsung’s Galaxy S5 and Android already has a power-saving mode
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