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Here’s How To Make Your iPhone Battery Last Longer<\/span><\/h3>\n

Anyone who\u2019s used an iPhone will have discovered that this powerful, intuitive and fun smartphone also has some pitfalls that come with it’s many benefits. The biggest disadvantage and inconvenience of owning any type of iPhone, is that of iPhone battery life. It is well documented that average use of an iPhone creates a need to charge it every day. “Heavy” users have confessed to needing to charge their Apple iPhone multiple\u00a0times a day<\/a> or simply keep it plugged in throughout a 24 hour period.<\/p>\n

Has iPhone Battery Life Improved With The Latest iPhones?<\/h4>\n

Historically, iPhone battery life has been poor compared to other smartphones. Apple has somewhat addressed the issue of battery life with some of the newer iPhone releases. For those of us with an older iPhone, the battery struggle is very real. Looking back at the older iPhone 6, even Apple advocates did not expect the iPhone 6 \/ iPhone 6 Plus battery life to break any battery life records. In fact, testing shows they are not even rated in the top 3<\/a> for this spec. Way back at the release of the iPhone 6, Apple iPhones trailed behind other smartphone offerings such as Sony’s Xperia X3, Huawei’s Ascend Mate7, Samsung’s Galaxy S5 and HTC’s One (M8) when it came to smartphone battery life.<\/p>\n

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The iPhone 6 is now ancient history, so what’s changed since?<\/span><\/h4>\n

At the new iPhone XR release, Apple’s Senior VP Of Worldwide Marketing, Phil Schiller, said on stage; “the XR will get 1.5 hours more of battery life than the iPhone 8 Plus”. The iPhone XR specs list talk time of up to 25 hours, internet use of up to 15 hours, wireless video playback of 16 hours and wireless audio playback of up to 65 hours.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, there have been reports from pro Apple publications that the latest iOS 12 update is a battery drainer. So, if you don’t have the latest and greatest iPhone, here’s some practical ways to extend the battery time of your iPhone.<\/p>\n

Make iPhone Battery Last Longer: 10 Ways<\/h4>\n

If you’ve searched, “How to make my iPhone battery last longer”, you’re in the right place. There are many, simple and practical ways to determine how to make your battery last longer. We have named just ten ideas to improve iPhone battery life in this post. Following these tips will help conserve battery life and lessen the inconvenience of carrying a charger around with you.<\/p>\n

1. Hot and cold temperatures Affect iPhone Battery Life<\/span><\/h4>\n

The iPhone is designed to function in a range of temperatures, between 62\u00b0 to<\/span>
\n 72\u00b0 F (room temperature), being the ideal comfort zone. It is very important to avoid exposing the device to temperatures higher than 95\u00b0 F, which can permanently damage battery capacity. <\/span><\/p>\n

Charging your iPhone in high temperatures can reduce battery life further. Hot temperatures are a hidden drain on your iPhone battery effectiveness. The same applies to very cold environments, where you might notice decreases in battery life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Disable iOS Dynamic Backgrounds<\/span><\/h4>\n

If you are using iOS you might be familiar with the dynamic wallpapers feature, that changes behind\u00a0your app icons. These dynamic backgrounds may look cool, but they also drain more power than a simple static background image.\u00a0<\/span>To disable dynamic backgrounds, go to; Wallpapers & Brightness > Choose a New Wallpaper ><\/strong> select a background from your ‘Stills’ or from your Camera Roll options instead.<\/span><\/p>\n

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3.\u00a0Remove Your iPhone Case<\/span><\/h4>\n

Charging your iPhone when it\u2019s inside certain types of cases, definitely generates excess heat which effects battery capacity. Even when you are not charging, try to avoid keeping your cell in a case as this also increases iPhone temperature, draining battery power faster.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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4. Turn Bluetooth OFF<\/span><\/h4>\n

We can\u2019t deny that Bluetooth networking is useful for cell phone users with wireless headsets or earpieces. But sending out data through Bluetooth drains battery life fast. Leaving Bluetooth on to accept incoming data at all times requires even more battery. Turn off Bluetooth when you\u2019re not using it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Turn off Bluetooth by navigating to the following on your iPhone;\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n