Reviving iPhone Battery Performance
Amidst growing complaints about iPhone battery life, a former Apple employee, Tyler Morgan, has taken to TikTok to share practical advice for enhancing battery endurance. His video, which has attracted nearly three million views, begins with a humorous but attention-grabbing tip: “If you want to save battery on your iPhone, break your iPhone.” While it sounds extreme, Tyler explains that under Apple Care, you might get a battery replacement for free—though this is more of a jest before diving into real solutions.
Strategic Charging and Usage Tips
Tyler’s genuine suggestions include avoiding overnight charging, which can overtax the battery, and recommends keeping the charge between 30% and 80% for optimal health. He emphasizes the importance of enabling the ‘Optimized Battery Charging’ feature found in the battery settings, which learns from your charging habits to reduce battery aging. Furthermore, for those planning activities like a day-long hike where charging opportunities are scarce, he concedes that charging to 100% is practical but advises against making it a daily habit.
Conservation Tactics for Everyday Use
Further extending battery life involves turning off unnecessary functions such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular data when not in use. Tyler advises against shutting down the phone entirely, as smartphones are designed for continuous operation. Apple itself supports some of Tyler’s recommendations, advocating for the adjustment of screen brightness and the usage of Wi-Fi over cellular data, as it consumes less power. Enabling features like Auto-Brightness can also significantly conserve battery life, making these simple adjustments effective ways to extend the usability of your iPhone throughout the day.