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How to check and conserve iPhone battery usage by app

Users can identify which applications are consuming the most battery on their iPhones by navigating to the Battery section within the Settings app. This feature, available since iOS 8, displays a list of apps ranked by their battery usage, distinguishing between on-screen and background activity. Adjusting settings such as disabling Background App Refresh or limiting location services for non-essential apps can help conserve battery life. Additionally, checking the overall battery health is crucial, as a degraded battery may necessitate replacement. AI

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How to check and conserve iPhone battery usage by app

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Filipe Espósito) ·

    How to check which apps are draining your iPhone battery

    Some of the reasons why you've lost battery are out of your control, but knowing which apps are draining it can help your iPhone last until the end of the day.