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.