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Tom’s Guide
Tom’s Guide
Technology
Kaycee Hill

5 hidden settings that extend your Apple Watch's battery life

Apple Watch Series 8 - Tom's Guide Awards 2023: .

If, like me, your Apple Watch dies by mid-afternoon even though Apple claims it lasts all day, you've come to the right place. This happens because several default settings prioritize convenience over battery conservation.

The issue is that Apple's default settings are built to showcase every feature the watch has to offer, not to conserve power. That means your watch is working harder than it needs to, all day long, without you realising it.

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