4 Hidden Settings You Should Change Immediately For Better Battery Life And More Storage On Your iPhone
December 20, 2023 by Lisa Cupido
This article has been updated since it originally published on February 12, 2023.
You may not know it yet, but your iPhone could work so much better with a little tinkering here and there. More specifically, the settings that you barely (or never) think about on your phone could, with just a little tweaking, deliver some pretty amazing benefits: better battery life and more storage. Imagine not having to rush around looking for a charger every few hours or having the freedom to download apps and take photos and videos without dealing with pop-ups that alert you to how little storage you have left. These are the hidden settings on your iPhone that tech experts say you would change to give your phone an immediate boost.
Limiting the use of Bluetooth by appsiOS 13 introduced a feature that notifies you when an app has requested Bluetooth access, and there are a surprising amount of apps that wish to use Bluetooth for activities such as location monitoring with Bluetooth beacons and Chromecast device scanning, according to Leo Ye, a Forbes 30U30 member and co-founder and CEO of CUBO. “This is an excellent list to inspect to ensure that no apps are connecting to Bluetooth sources in the background without your permission, which can deplete your battery,” Ye said. “It’s perfectly acceptable to grant Bluetooth access to apps that require it for Bluetooth-enabled accessories, but it’s probably a good idea to deny access to retail outlets.”
Here’s how to access the Bluetooth settings, according to Ye: “Launch the App Settings. Access Privacy. Utilize Bluetooth. Deactivate any apps on this list that do not require a Bluetooth connection to function. It is recommended to be lenient when disabling access; if you limit access and a functionality within an app stops working, you may simply turn Bluetooth back on. Bluetooth is utilized by AirPods, Apple Watches, and other accessories, so turning it off may save a little bit of battery life, but it’s not a good idea for the majority of users.”