iPhones are known for their sleek design, user-friendly interface, and a multitude of features. However, these features often come with a price – battery life. While the iPhone’s battery has improved over the years, frequent usage of certain settings can drain it quicker than you might like. To conserve your battery and keep your iPhone running longer between charges, consider turning off these two iOS settings.

Background App Refresh

Background App Refresh allows apps running in the background to check for updates and new content even when you’re not using them. It means that whenever you switch back to the app, the latest information will be waiting for you. While this feature is convenient, it also uses up battery life as apps are constantly updating in the background.

To turn off Background App Refresh:

1. Go to Settings

2. Scroll down and tap on General

3. Click on Background App Refresh

4. Either disable it altogether or select which apps to prevent from refreshing in the background

Location Services

Location Services is another big battery draw. These services allow apps to know your location to provide location-based content such as weather updates or navigation directions. The continual use of GPS can significantly diminish your battery life over the course of a day.

To adjust Location Services:

1. Head over to Settings

2. Tap on Privacy

3. Select Location Services

4. You can turn off Location Services entirely or go through each app and decide whether it should always have access to your location, only while using the app, or never.

By switching off these two significant power consumers when they aren’t necessary, you can extend your iPhone’s battery life considerably. Remember, if you find that you need these services for particular apps, you can always allow them for those specific cases. Managing these settings effectively ensures that your iPhone serves you well throughout the day without needing frequent recharges.