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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Technology
James Ide

Never switch off your smartphone? Why leaving it on can wreck the battery and be bad for your health

We might all want our smartphones to be ready and waiting 24 hours a day 7 days a week, keeping us connected but leaving these complex gadgets switched on all the time can be a bad idea.

Most experts recommend shutting down your phone at least once a week but is this really a serious issue, and can it make any noticeable difference to the performance and longevity of your mobile device?

Here's all you need to know about giving your smartphone a much-deserved rest and whether it's a good idea to tap that power button every once and a while.

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