As we all know, one of the main issues with Apple devices is battery life. While iOS 16 includes some battery-saving features, you can still do a few things to optimize your device for even better battery life. One of the best things you can do is to reduce the amount of time your screen is active. You can also disable raise to wake and enable low power mode under settings.
Additionally, make sure to close any apps that you’re not using and update to the latest version of these apps when prompted. Here are a few simple ways to prolong your battery life on iOS 16 devices.
How to optimize iOS 16 for battery saving
Spotlight and photo indexing
With iOS 16, two new features drain the battery life: spotlight and indexing of photos. Spotlight is a new feature that allows you to search for specific keywords within your photos. So, if you’re looking for a photo of your cat, you can just type in “cat,” and it will bring up all the photos of your cat that are stored on your phone.
Indexing of photos is a similar feature, but it goes one step further and actually creates a database of all the photos on your phone so that they can be searched more easily. Both of these features are great in theory, but they put a lot of strain on the battery life. So, if you want to preserve your battery life, you might want to disable these features.
App updates
Have you ever noticed that the battery of your iPhone seems to drain more quickly after you’ve installed a software update? While it may seem like a coincidence, it’s actually quite common. That’s because app developers often take advantage of new features in the latest operating system to add new functionality to their apps. However, they don’t always do a great job of optimizing their code for performance. As a result, installing app updates can sometimes lead to reduced battery life.
Fortunately, an easy way to avoid this problem is to disable automatic app updates. Doing so will ensure that your apps only update when you’re ready to install the latest version. In addition, it’s a good idea to check for updates and install them manually regularly. This will give you more control over your apps’ updates and help you avoid battery drainage problems.
Optimize apps
There are a few ways to determine which apps are draining your battery the most. First, go to Settings > Battery. Here, you will see a list of all the apps that have used your battery power in the last 24 hours. The app at the top of the list is the one that has used the most power. If you tap on an app, you will also see how much power it has been used in the background. You can optimize your battery for this app or simply uninstall the app if you no longer need it.
Low power mode
The low power mode is one way to extend battery life on your iPhone. When you activate low power mode, apps will be restricted from accessing location services or cellular data. This means that apps won’t be able to use GPS, access the internet through your carrier, or even download new content from the App Store.
You’ll still be able to use other apps that require these features – for example, if you want to take pictures with Flickr or browse Facebook – but they won’t be able to use these features unless they run in the background while they’re open.
Keyboard haptics
The keyboard has been equipped with haptic feedback in iOS16, which means that when you type, you feel the movement of your finger on the screen. This is useful because it allows you to type without looking at your phone but also uses a lot of power. If you turn off the keyboard’s haptic feedback, you can use your phone for longer before charging it.
