Apple is looking for a "big data senior scientist" to repair the battery bug found in iPhone 6 and iPhone 6s. While the iOS 10.2.1 fixes are already dispatched, the Cupertino-based company wants to prevent anything costly from happening before its mega- March event.

Nevertheless, it is important to note that Apple is constantly hiring. Thus, the timing of the job announcement and the iOS 10.2.1 fixes could be nothing but a coincidence. First, what is the nasty bug doing to Apple's flagship phones?

Apple battery drain: How to apply iOS 10.2.1 fixes?

A lot of iPhone users complained about the technical glitch that drained their batteries. According to Business Insider, the virus causes the Apple handsets to shut down even with a remaining 30 percent power supply. Previously, the firm offered a discounted battery replacement as a solution. However, it later released the iOS 10.2.1 fixes after the former failed.

For the record, owners of the iPhone 6 Plus reported similar cases too. In a statement published by Tech Crunch, the Apple management said that the iOS 10.2.1 fixes were already released as early as Jan 23. It noted that the shutdowns, although inconvenient, are not major security concerns.

To fix the malfunction, iPhone owners need to upgrade to the latest version of their operating systems "as soon as possible." The repairs can be found by clicking on Settings, General, and then Software Update. Apple's iOS 10.2.1 fixes also added restart ability for the handset without needing to connect to the charger.

iOS 10.2.1 fixes: 80 percent of iPhone shutdowns repaired

Per Tech Crunch, Apple already made a significant impact on reducing the occurrences of iPhone shutdowns with the iOS 10.2.1 fixes. While it is still not 100 percent okay, only a small number of Apple fans remain to be troubled by the bug. For one thing, the Cupertino tech firm already upgraded 50 percent of active iOS devices.

Meanwhile, an 80 percent reduction in iPhone 6s automatic power-offs has been confirmed. This further complements a 70 percent success rate on the iPhone 6 variant. If the iOS 10.2.1 fixes did not work, customers may contact AppleCare.

Now that the iOS 10.2.1 fixes saved the day, older batteries can still work inconsistently. Probably, this is the reason why the tech mogul wants to hire a "big data senior scientist". For one thing, data scientists specialize in battery development. Besides, Apple never falls behind the mobile race through continuous system improvements.

Tags IOS, Apple news, IPhone 6