I have done my research and gathered user information and opinions from every iOS release until now. I have come to the following conclusion after many long nights. Note that these results are compiled in a graph. That's another word for saying scientific and 100% bulletproof. This should hopefully once and for all curb the debate whether new iOS releases diminish, exhaust or otherwise accomplish the feat of reducing the number in the upper right side of your device.
Your study has been rejected by the Journal of Complete Truth (JCT) as we have found your data to include severe bias due to self reported data deemed inaccurate. For this reason alone, your study is rejected. Thank you, come again