iPhone battery tips focus on settings, not closing apps
Closing unused iPhone apps is unlikely to improve battery life, because suspended apps are not generally the main cause of drain. Apple’s guidance and the article’s suggestions focus instead on adjusting display, connectivity and background activity settings to reduce power use.
You can disable Background App Refresh and restrict apps’ location access, use auto-brightness, and keep Wi-Fi on because cellular connections use more power. Other options include turning off Always-On Display, using Dark Mode on OLED models, or limiting the refresh rate, though that may make scrolling feel less smooth. Adaptive Power and Low Power Mode can reduce drain, while Optimized Charging or an 80 per cent charge limit can help slow battery wear; keeping charge roughly between 20 and 80 per cent may also extend battery lifespan.
In short
- Closing apps is not the best way to save battery.
- Adjust brightness, background activity and display settings.
- Keeping charge between 20 and 80 per cent may reduce battery wear.
Explained simply
An iPhone battery powers the phone’s screen, apps and wireless connections. How quickly it runs down depends on how the phone is being used and which features are active; apps left suspended in the background generally use little power.
Apple provides settings that let people limit some background activity, location access and display features. Options such as lower screen brightness or reduced refresh rates can use less power, but may change how the screen looks or feels.
Battery life between charges is different from the battery’s long-term capacity, which declines with age and use. Charging features can help reduce wear over time, while the settings people choose depend on how they use their phone.
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Originally published by Engadget as “How to get better iPhone battery life without closing any apps”.