Your iPhone was a pricey purchase. So why does it seem like its battery can’t last more than a few hours? Considering the cost and need most of us have for a smartphone in our everyday lives, it’s odd that our devices work perfectly well straight out of the store, but that their battery begins to degrade quickly and unexpectedly.
What exactly is going on?
It’s not unusual for your phone to lose efficiency as the years wear on, but there are simple ways you can help keep your device from falling prey to too-fast battery decline.
Two tech experts from Payette Forward share a number of tips on how to make your iPhone battery last longer. If you don’t have time to put all of these tips to good use, here are two iPhone hacks that will make a world of difference.
Always on Display
If you have an iPhone 14 or iPhone 14 Pro Max you’ll see an option in settings called Always on Display. This setting always you to see a few important phone features, even if your phone display isn’t awake. It will feature the time, date, widgets, and notifications on the Home Screen. This can be a convenient feature if you just want a glance at who has sent you a message or what day it is, without going through the hassle of awakening your device. But it’s also a battery drainer, according to some users.
You can customize this setting and reduce the drain it has on your battery by going to Settings > Display & Brightness > Always on Display. Toggle the setting on or off and adjust it as necessary.
Use MFI-Certified Cables and Chargers
There is a lot of intelligent technology built into MFI-certified cables and chargers that makes it possible to deliver the perfect amount of charging to Apple devices. These accessories are tailor-made for your phone and are the only charging accessories you should use for your iPhone. If you succumb to the temptation of buying cheap cables and chargers from unknown brands that are NOT made for iPhone, you risk damaging the phone battery with a too-fast charge that heats up the battery quickly and degrades it over time.
