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Enable Low Power Mode to extend your iPhone’s battery charge

Posted on January 18, 2022

iPhone users started complaining about their phones’ horrible battery lives almost as soon as the first iPhone was released.

In response, Apple developed a comprehensive strategy for improving the battery life in their devices.

As part of that comprehensive strategy, beginning with the release of iOS 9 they provide a Low Power Mode that can greatly increase the duration of each battery charge.  [Read more…]

Change this setting to make your iPhone’s battery last longer

Posted on December 3, 2020

Does it seem like your iPhone’s battery has a habit of dying sooner than it should?

There are many variables that determine how quickly an iPhone’s battery will drain, some of which are out of your control.

But luckily, there’s one battery hog that you can disable with a few taps that could make the difference between your battery lasting the entire day or dying on you at the worst possible moment…

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7 tips for making your Android phone’s battery charge last as long as possible

Posted on May 22, 2020

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If it seems like the battery in your Android phone lasts about as long as a bowl of ice cream on a hot summer day, you aren’t alone.

Short battery life is one of the most common issues that we’re likely to encounter with our smart phones.

As phones have gotten thinner, faster, brighter and more powerful, their ability to drain a battery dry has increased right along with their technological advances.

If you know you’re going to be in a situation where your phone’s battery charge is likely to run low and shut off your phone before you’ll have a chance to plug it into a charger, here are a few tips for keeping your phone up and running as long as possible:  [Read more…]

Q&A: How can I maximize the battery life of my iPad?

Posted on January 27, 2014

ipad2Question from Ken F:  Hello Rick. I bought an iPad 2 to use when I’m out in the field doing wildlife research for the non-profit group that I work for. I chose a tablet over a laptop because when I’m in the field I need to use it for up to 48 hours at a time without recharging the battery and without turning it off.

I need to know if it’s possible to make my iPad’s battery last that long? And if so, how can I make it happen?

Rick’s answer:  Ken, the iPad 2 has a decent battery life right out of the box, and there are indeed things you can do to make the battery last as long as possible. But I think stretching it out to 48 hours might be out of the realm of possibility.

That being said, I do have a few suggestions for you:  [Read more…]




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