iPhone battery?! We all know that moment when your iPhone battery starts to get dangerously close to the red zone, even though it was almost full a few hours ago. Before you find yourself in the middle of a shopping mall with 5 % batteries and no way to charge, we have some solutions for you. Apple has revealed some simple but effective tricks that can extend the life of your phone - well, at least the battery life. Sound promising? Read on.
iPhone battery at critical point again?
1. The screen, your main enemy – reduce the brightness
Your iPhone's screen is like a spoiled teenager: it demands the most attention and energy. To make your battery last longer, you need to optimize the screen brightness as much as possible.
The easiest solution? Turn on the feature automatic brightness (Auto-Brightness). Your iPhone will sense the amount of light in your surroundings and adjust the screen brightness accordingly. You'll still see everything in bright sunlight, and you won't need to drain your battery in darker rooms.
Where do you arrange this? It's simple:
- Go to Settings (Settings).
- Choose Accessibility (Accessibility) > Screen and text size (Display & Text Size).
- Turn on the option Automatic brightness (Auto-Brightness).
Your battery will thank you – and so will your eyes!
2. Auto-lock: because you don't need the screen to be on forever
If you're one of those people who puts their phone on the table and leaves it on indefinitely, this trick is especially important. Feature automatic locking ensures that the screen turns off after a certain time, thus saving valuable energy.
How to set up auto-lock?
- Open it Settings (Settings).
- Go to Display and brightness (Display & Brightness).
- Choose Automatic locking (Auto-Lock).
- Set the time to 30 seconds – optimal for battery saving.
This step will save you from unnecessary battery drain when you forget to lock your phone. Bonus: you also reduce the risk of someone snooping on your private conversations.
3. Location: spying for energy
Many applications are constantly using your location, even when you're not actively using them. This means your iPhone is constantly searching for satellites in the background to determine exactly where you are. The result? Rapid battery drain and unnecessary stress.
Best solution: Allow apps to access your location only when you use themHere is the procedure:
- Open it Settings (Settings).
- Go to Privacy (Privacy) > Location services (Location Services).
- Review apps and change access to While using the app (While Using the App).
This step will not only extend your battery life, but it will also provide you with extra privacy – and who doesn’t want more privacy, right?
Conclusion: Your iPhone will thank you
It's true that the iPhone isn't exactly known for its battery life—especially when you use it for everything from TikTok videos to Zoom meetings. But by following these three simple tricks, you can make sure your phone doesn't let you down when you need it most.
Of course, if your battery is still suffering after following these tips, there is another option: consider replacing the battery or (deep breath) buying a new phone. In the meantime – save wisely. Your battery will thank you, and you will finally see an evening without the “10 % battery” warning.
