Apple has shared a few tips on how to extend the life of your iPhone battery - and some of them are a surprise.
iPhones have become a fixture in the lives of many and are known for their superior battery durability in comparison with many android phones. However, there are still tricks that can make their batteries last even longer.
Disable background activity
iPhones have a feature that allows apps to refresh in the background, while you are using another app. And it uses up your battery and diminishes battery life. To turn it off, go to Settings > General > Background App Refresh and select Wi‑Fi, Wi‑Fi & Mobile Data, or Off to turn off Background App Refresh entirely.
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If the Mail app lists Background Activity, you can choose to fetch data manually or increase the fetch interval. Go to Settings > Accounts & Passwords > Fetch New Data.
Update to the latest software
Apple software updates often include advanced energy-saving technologies. The tech giant advises to always make sure your device is using the latest version of iOS.
Avoid extreme ambient temperatures
iPhones are designed to perform well in a wide range of ambient temperatures, with 16° to 22° C as the ideal comfort zone. Ambient temperatures higher than 35° C can permanently damage battery capacity, Apple says. This would mean your battery won’t power your device as long on a given charge.
While there's little chance of seeing these temperatures in Ireland, you might want to remember that for the next time you go on a holiday in Spain or Italy. Charging your phone in high ambient temperatures can damage it further and even storing a battery in a hot environment can damage it irreversibly.
Remove certain cases during charging
If you notice that your phone gets hot when you charge it, take it out of its case first, Apple recommends. Charging your device when it’s inside certain styles of cases may generate excess heat, which can affect battery capacity.
Optimise your settings
If you're running on your last few per cent and need to make it last, you can adjust your screen brightness and use Wi‑Fi.
- To dim the auto-brightness, open Control Centre and drag the Brightness slider to the bottom.
- Auto-Brightness adjusts your screen to lighting conditions automatically. To activate it, go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Display Accommodations and set Auto-Brightness to On.
When you use your device to access data, a Wi‑Fi connection uses less power than a mobile network — so keep Wi‑Fi on at all times. To turn on Wi‑Fi, go to Settings > Wi‑Fi to access a Wi‑Fi network.
Enable Low Power mode
Enable low power mode by going to Settings > Battery. Low Power Mode reduces display brightness, optimises device performance and minimises system animations.
According to Apple's official website, "Apps including Mail will not download content in the background, and features like AirDrop, iCloud sync and Continuity will be disabled. You can still use key functions like making and receiving phone calls, email and messages, accessing the Internet and more. And when your phone charges up again, Low Power Mode automatically switches off."
To see the hacks on preserving the battery of your other Apple devices, go to Apple's official website.
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