Maximize Your iOS Device's Battery Life with These Tips

Have you ever found yourself running out of battery on your iPhone or iPad at the worst possible time? The good news is there are simple steps you can take to improve your iOS device's battery life. Read on to learn how you can extend your battery life and make your device last longer between charges.

1. Adjust Your Display Settings

Your device's display can eat up a lot of battery power. By adjusting your display settings, you can save battery life without sacrificing too much of your experience. Go to Settings > Display & Brightness and turn on Auto-Brightness. This lets your device adjust its screen brightness based on the lighting around you. You can also reduce your display's brightness manually by sliding the brightness bar to the left. And when you're not using your device, make sure to turn off your screen by pressing the power button.

2. Manage Your Apps

Apps running in the background can also drain your battery. To manage which apps are running, go to Settings > General > Background App Refresh. You can choose to turn off app refreshing entirely, or you can individually choose which apps to allow in the background. You should also check if any apps are using your device's location services unnecessarily. Go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services to see which apps are using your location and turn off any you don't need.

3. Turn Off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth When Not in Use

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth can be big battery drainers. When you're not using them, turn them off to save power. You can turn off Wi-Fi by going to Settings > Wi-Fi and toggling the switch to Off. To turn off Bluetooth, go to Settings > Bluetooth and toggle the switch to Off.

4. Use Low Power Mode

iOS devices have a Low Power Mode feature that reduces power consumption by turning off certain features. To turn on Low Power Mode, go to Settings > Battery and toggle the switch to On. Low Power Mode automatically turns off when you charge your device to 80% or higher.

5. Update Your Device and Apps

Updates to your device and apps can include battery life improvements. Make sure to update your device to the latest iOS version by going to Settings > General > Software Update. You can also update your apps by going to the App Store and tapping on Updates.