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Running on iOS 18? Changing these settings greatly improved my iPhone's battery life


iPhone not lasting as long as it used to? Tweak these iOS settings before replacing the battery - or upgrading to a whole new model.

It leverages on-device AI to automatically make small performance adjustments -- like slightly lowering screen brightness or allowing some processes to take a bit longer -- to extend your battery life when needed. Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETApple's " Hey Siri" feature can contribute to battery drain because your iPhone must constantly listen for the command, and when active, it uses both the microphone and the Neural Engine. Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETLive Activities on iPhones display ongoing, real-time information from apps directly on the lock screen or in the Dynamic Island -- contributing to battery drain.

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