We don’t often post about mobile tips ands tricks, but sometimes the opportunity is too good to pass up. A former Apple Genius and iOS technician has compiled the results of years of research and anecdotal evidence after making it their “mission to discover the specific reasons for iOS battery drainage.”
The article goes beyond the standard “shut off all features” fare to provide a few new insights. For example, contrary to common wisdom, closing unused apps can do more harm to your iPhone’s battery life than good. Facebook is also noted as being very bad for battery life. You can see all eight recommendations below and at the source link:
Step 1: Disable Location and Background App Refresh for Facebook
Step 2: Disable Background App Refresh for Apps You Don’t Care About
Step 3: Stop Quitting Your Apps in Multitasking
Step 4: Disable Push Email Temporarily
Step 5: Disable Push Notifications for Apps That Annoy You
Step 6: Turn Off Battery Percentage
Step 7: Go to an Apple Retail Store
Step 8: Enable Airplane Mode in Areas of Poor Cellular Service
[source]Overthought.org[/source]
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