The iPhone 15 and iPhone 14 offer fantastic features, but if you’re holding onto an older iPhone model and wish to maintain optimal battery performance, a few adjustments to your iOS settings can make a significant difference. While common practices like “optimized charging” and avoiding extreme temperatures contribute to battery health, there are lesser-known tips for iOS 16 and iOS 17 that can extend your iPhone’s battery life.

In this guide, we’ll explore two specific features in iOS 16 and iOS 17 that exert varying degrees of strain on your iPhone’s battery and provide steps to disable them for enhanced battery preservation.

1. Remove Widgets from Your Lock Screen: Widgets on the lock screen continually run apps in the background, fetching data for real-time updates such as sports scores or weather information. This constant background activity places a continuous drain on your battery. To conserve battery life in iOS 17, consider avoiding widgets on both the lock screen and home screen. Switch to a lock screen profile without widgets by pressing and swiping to select a widget-free option. Alternatively, you can remove widgets from your existing lock screen by pressing down, selecting Customize, navigating to the Lock Screen option, tapping on the widget box, and using the “-” button to remove them.

2. Disable Haptic Keyboard Feedback: Introduced with iOS 16, haptic keyboard feedback provides a vibration sensation for each keypress, enhancing the typing experience. However, Apple notes that this feature may impact battery life. If you’re keen on conserving battery, it’s advisable to disable this feature. Luckily, haptic feedback is not enabled by default. To turn it off, navigate to Settings > Sounds & Haptics > Keyboard Feedback, and toggle off Haptic.

By implementing these tips, you can optimize your iPhone’s battery life on iOS 16 and iOS 17, ensuring a smoother and more enduring user experience. For additional insights into iOS features, explore how to download the new iOS 17 and manage multifactor authentication messages.