We all know how important it is to preserve battery life on our smartphones, especially when we’re out and about with no opportunity to recharge. With the release of iOS 16, Apple has introduced multiple features designed to enhance the user experience. However, some of these may be causing significant battery drain. By disabling these two iOS 16 features, you can take steps to save your battery life without sacrificing overall functionality.

1. Background App Refresh

Background App Refresh is a feature that allows apps to update their content in the background while your phone is idle. This means that when you open an app, the content is already updated and ready for you. However, this handy feature comes at the cost of additional battery usage.

To disable Background App Refresh:

– Open the ‘Settings’ app

– Scroll down and tap ‘General’

– Tap on ‘Background App Refresh’

– Toggle off ‘Background App Refresh’ for individual apps or set it to ‘Wi-Fi’ only to reduce data usage, or turn it off altogether by selecting ‘Off’

Note: Disabling Background App Refresh entirely may cause some apps to load more slowly when you open them, as they will need time to update their content.

2. Location Services

Location Services is a feature that allows apps to access your device’s geographic location. While this can be useful for certain apps, such as navigation or weather apps, many other apps may not necessarily need access to your location. Having multiple apps using Location Services in the background can quickly drain your battery.

To manage Location Services settings:

– Open the ‘Settings’ app

– Scroll down and tap ‘Privacy’

– Tap on ‘Location Services’

– You can disable Location Services entirely by toggling it off at the top; however, this may impact necessary functionality (e.g., Maps). Alternatively, review the list of apps using Location Services and adjust their settings individually. This can include setting them to ‘Never’ or ‘While Using the App’ instead of ‘Always’

By disabling these two iOS 16 features, you can maximize your device’s battery life and ensure that you have power when you need it most. Remember, it’s essential to pay attention to which apps are consuming the most battery and adjusting settings accordingly to avoid unnecessary energy usage.