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How to save your iPhone battery

How to save your iPhone battery

Be sure to follow the 40-80 rule.

Leander Kahney
January 04, 2024

On Twitter — sorry, “X” — I see a lot of people posting screenshots of their iPhones’ diminishing battery health.

Sadly, it’s an inescapable fact. At some point, your iPhone’s battery will wear out.

Some are even complaining about new iPhone 15s, which are already seeing battery degradation — just a few months after they were purchased.

Battery health is determined by many factors, but there are proven ways to keep your battery in tip-top shape and prolong its life: Here’s how.

Also in today’s newsletter:

Meta found a new way to track your web browsing habits in Facebook. If you don’t want to be targeted by ads, here’s how to turn off the setting.
Just in time for your New Year’s resolutions, there are a bunch of new workouts in Apple Fitness+, including yoga for golfers and several new “Time to Walk” podcast episodes.
Everyone has to deal with PDFs every now and again. With a unique pay-as-you-go pricing model, the PDF Editor PDF Book Reader app is a good alternative to pricey monthly subscriptions. Plus, Cult of Mac readers can get a free sub.
This 6.8-inch folding display is a super-easy way to add CarPlay to any vehicle, and it’s on sale for just $96 (regularly $159).
Today’s the day in Apple history that Cupertino disastrously licensed the Mac to Radius, an innovative company started by a roster of talent behind the original Macintosh.

— Leander Kahney, EIC.

Why and how to limit iPhone 15 to 80% maximum charge

iPhone 15 can help you follow the "40-80 rule," which increases the long-term useful life of the handset's battery.

‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ hits Apple TV+ on January 12

The wait to stream Martin Scorsese’s historical crime drama "Killers of the Flower Moon" on Apple TV+ is almost over.

iPhone 17's front camera could get a big upgrade

The iPhone 17's TrueDepth camera system could get a higher-resolution 24MP sensor, leading to significant image quality improvements.

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Capable, low-priced PDF editor is optimized for iOS 17

If you want a high-quality, feature-rich PDF editor but don't want to pay top prices, PDF Editor PDF Book Reader could be for you. Claim your free one-year subscription now!

Dell ratchets up 5K-display competition with new curved 40-incher at CES

Dell's two new screens are certified for eye comfort, but only one is "the world's first 40-inch 5K monitor certified for 5-star eye comfort."

Jump-start your new year with fresh Apple Fitness+ activities

If you've been glued to the couch since New Year's Day, Apple Fitness+ offers a slew of new ways to get you moving.

How to disable new Facebook 'Link History' user tracking system

Facebook Link History stores a list of websites that users have accessed from their feed. Here's how to stop the app from tracking you this way.

Speidel stainless steel Apple Watch bands are built to last

Stainless steel Apple Watch bands are where high tech meets durability, style and comfort. And Speidel makes some exceptional examples.

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Add a folding CarPlay display to your ride for just $96

This easy-to-install folding touchscreen display brings Apple CarPlay or Android Auto to any car. Add an Apple CarPlay screen for less.

‘Tamagotchi Adventure Kingdom’ and ‘Cornsweeper’ join the fun on Apple Arcade

"Tamagotchi Adventure Kingdom" promises an epic and nostalgic escapade, while "Cornsweeper" is a reimagined version of a classic.

Today in Apple history: Apple licenses Mac OS to Radius

On January 4, 1995, Apple signed a deal with third-party Mac accessory-maker Radius, allowing the company to build Macintosh clones.

Tweetz o’ the day

What a genius idea
— NO CONTEXT HUMANS (@HumansNoContext)
Jan 3, 2024

If the Dynamic Island is a gimmick, why are Android companies like OnePlus, Oppo, Xiaomi, Honor, Realme, Tecno, Infinix (and more) copying it so shamelessly? 🤔
— AppleLeaker (@LeakerApple)
Jan 4, 2024

Most YouTubers will never tell you this but,
the remastered GTA: San Andreas, which was released last month, actually looks better on the iPhone, even at the highest graphics settings
— INIYSA (@lafaiel)
Jan 3, 2024

I thought this was macOS for a sec
— System Settings (@app_settings)
Jan 4, 2024

One more thing ...

❝

The job of art is to chase ugliness away.

— Steve Jobs, 2011.

Today’s poll

Do you optimize your iPhone battery settings?

Results from yesterday’s poll: Do you use FaceTime?

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