Discover three easy iPhone settings that can help extend your battery life and keep your phone running longer.

No one wants to be stuck with a dead phone on the commute home. Luckily, Apple has shared some simple tweaks that can really help your battery last longer. By adjusting a few settings, you can get more out of each charge.
Three settings stand out: auto-brightness, auto-lock, and location services. These can make a big difference in conserving battery power.
Auto-brightness is a neat feature that adjusts your screen’s brightness based on the light around you. It uses sensors to detect how bright it is and changes the screen brightness accordingly. This not only makes it easier on your eyes but also helps save battery life. To turn it on, just go to Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size and toggle on auto-brightness.
You might also want to enable the “night shift” feature. It reduces blue light from your screen, making it easier on your eyes at night and can help save battery too.
Next up is auto-lock. This feature locks your phone after a certain period of inactivity, which helps save energy. If your screen stays on too long, it can drain your battery fast. Apple suggests setting auto-lock to a shorter time, like 30 seconds, to keep your phone from using power unnecessarily. You can find this in Settings > Display & Brightness.
If you have an iPhone 14 Pro or later, consider turning off the always-on display. It keeps your screen dimly lit, showing the time and notifications even when locked, which can use up battery.
Lastly, location services are handy but can really drain your battery, especially when using GPS. To save power, turn off location services for apps that don’t need it. You can manage this in Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services.
By making these simple changes, you could double your battery life and avoid that annoying “low battery” alert.