Smartphones have evolved tremendously since Steve Jobs first introduced the iPhone in 2007, but battery life still remains a weak point almost two decades later.
So how can you get more battery life out of an iPhone device in 2024 and ensure your phone lasts all day, every day?
Luckily, Apple itself has two top tips for prolonging the battery life of iOS devices (no matter which model you’re using) – and the tips don’t revolve around using Battery Saver mode, which disables many of the features users love most. to hold.
There are two easy ways to extend your iPhone’s battery life (Shutterstock)
Apple says that to get the most out of your device, users should adjust the screen brightness and use Wi-Fi instead of the phone network whenever possible.
Apple says, “There are two simple ways you can extend battery life no matter how you use your device: adjust your screen brightness and use Wi-Fi.”
Dim the screen
Dimming your screen even slightly will reduce the amount of electricity it uses, as keeping the panel lit is one of the biggest drains on your phone’s battery.
The reason battery life on modern mobile phones isn’t much better than it was 17 years ago is the huge high-resolution screens we use now, which consume enormous amounts of power.
These tips work no matter which iPhone model you use (Getty)
Apple says: ‘Dim the screen or turn on Auto-Brightness to extend battery life.
‘To dim, open Control Center and drag the Brightness slider down.
Alternatively, auto-brightness automatically adjusts your screen lighting, meaning your screen is never ‘over-lit’ for the environment you’re in.
Apple says: ‘Auto-Brightness automatically adjusts your screen to the lighting conditions. To activate this, go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Display settings and set Auto brightness to On.’
Tech experts say reducing screen brightness can have a major impact on battery life, potentially doubling the life of your device.
Use Wi-Fi instead of the mobile network for data
It’s much less taxing on your phone to stay connected to a nearby, well-known Wi-Fi network than it is to search for the best cell tower connection nearby.
Apple advises that users should ensure their device is connected to a Wi-Fi network wherever possible to conserve battery power when using data (with the nice side effect of potentially lowering your mobile phone bill).
Apple says: ‘When you use your device to access data, a Wi-Fi connection uses less power than a cellular network, so make sure Wi-Fi is always on.
‘To enable Wi-Fi, go to Settings > Wi-Fi to access a Wi-Fi network.’