Effective iPhone Battery Saving Strategies

Mar 8, 2025

iPhone Battery Saving Tips (2025 Lecture)

Introduction

  • Presenter: Brandon
  • Topic: iPhone battery life improvements and practical tips to extend battery life without compromising user experience.

General Advice

  • Avoid turning off all features; instead, focus on tips that preserve battery life effectively.
  • Some tips may seem surprising or controversial.

Display Settings

  • Reduce White Point:
    • Go to Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size.
    • Enable Reduce White Point for longer battery life and less brightness at night.
    • Add a toggle for Reduce White Point in Control Center and Lock Screen for quick access.

Sound Settings

  • Volume Limit for Built-in Speaker:
    • Settings > Sounds & Haptics: Set volume limit below 90% to prevent speaker strain and conserve battery.

Temperature Management

  • Keep iPhone between 32°F and 95°F; avoid overheating, which drains battery.
  • Ambient Temperature: Ideal range 62°F - 72°F; avoid keeping iPhone in extreme conditions.

Siri Usage

  • Disable "Hey Siri" if not used frequently to save battery.
  • Use side button or type to Siri (iOS 18) instead.

Application Management

  • Avoid force quitting apps, as iOS manages background tasks effectively.
  • Only force-quit when apps are unresponsive.

Screen Time

  • Turn off Screen Time if not used, as it can drain battery.

Connectivity

  • Use Wi-Fi over cellular to conserve battery.
  • Use VPN (e.g., Surfshark) for secure browsing on public Wi-Fi.

Email Management

  • Push Emails:
    • Disable push notifications for emails; switch to manual fetch for battery savings.

Notifications

  • Use Focus Mode to selectively disable notifications and save battery.
  • Turn off notification sounds and badges for a cleaner interface and less battery use.

Always On Display (AOD)

  • Keep wallpaper off on AOD to save battery.

Device Awareness

  • Use other devices for media consumption to save iPhone battery.

Battery Charging

  • Avoid charging iPhone to 100%; 90% is more optimal for long-term battery health.

Apple Intelligence Features

  • Consider disabling Apple Intelligence features, especially ChatGPT integration, to save battery.

Offline Maps

  • Use offline maps to save battery and data.

Brightness Settings

  • Auto-Brightness:
    • Keep it on as it's improved in recent iOS versions.

Low Power Mode

  • Use sparingly; it affects performance and features.

Background App Refresh

  • Disable for social media apps; keep on for essential apps.

Auto Lock and Location Services

  • Set Auto Lock to 3-5 minutes.
  • Manage location services to prevent unnecessary battery drain.

Battery Analysis

  • Use battery settings to analyze app battery usage and identify culprits.

Behavioral Tips

  • Avoid "doom scrolling" on social media.
  • Don't obsess over checking battery life constantly.

Conclusion

  • Focus on practical tips that enhance battery life without sacrificing iPhone features.
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