There has been a lot of speculation about what might be causing this. Some people think Apple may have used a batch of bad batteries (which could require a recall), while others think the battery is being drained too fast because of some bug in OS 3.0 (which would require an update).

Less popular theories include the possibility that virtual racing games for iPhone OS have caused an increase in virtual carbon emissions, leading to virtual climate change, or the suggestion that Paris Hilton's catchphrase "That's hot!" has interfered with the voice-command software.