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How to save battery life while using Turn by Turn directions with Apple Maps App

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There is no doubt that whenever you use any mapping application on the iPhone or iPad (Mini) Cellular, there will be significant strain on the battery life of the device. This is because the GPS chip is constantly sending and receiving signals in order to provide you with moment by moment location updates. One of the tremendous advantages of using the turn-by-turn directions on the built in Apple Maps app is the way it is integrated into the operating system. This gives the Maps App a significant advantage over other mapping apps like Google Maps. Some of these advantages include Continue Reading →

How to care for the battery in iPhone, iPad (Mini), and iPod Touch

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How to care for the battery in iPhone, iPad (Mini), and iPod Touch

The question of how to care for the battery in your iPhone, iPad (Mini), and iPod Touch is an important one. With the investment you have put into your iDevice, you want to make sure you get the longevity out of the investment you have made. All iOS devices carry lithium-based batteries. These batteries give the longest life for the weight and size which is why they are used in many electronics. They also allow for several hundred charges (400 at 80% capacity is what Apple says) before they begin to lose capacity. Lithium-based batteries, like the ones used in Continue Reading →

3 Ways for how to improve battery life on iPhone, iPad (Mini), and iPod Touch

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3 Ways for how to improve battery life on iPhone, iPad (Mini), and iPod Touch

One of the biggest complaints of the iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, and the iPhone 5 is the battery life – it runs out too fast. Although the iPhone 5 made a slight improvement in overall battery life over its predecessors, it often won’t last you through the day with heavy usage. My hope is that Apple will significantly improve the battery life in future generations of the iPhone – iPhone 5S and iPhone 6. But until that happens, here are a few ways for how to improve the battery life on your current iOS device. 1. Turn down the screen Continue Reading →

10 Ways to Improve Battery Life for iOS Devices (Free PDF download if you Subscribe)

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3 Ways for how to improve battery life on iPhone, iPad (Mini), and iPod Touch

As iOS devices (iPhone, iPad (Mini) and iPod Touch) continue to improve in screen quality, processor speed, and functionality, the longevity of the battery life becomes all the more important. The challenge in making the devices lighter and thinner yet maintaining or improving battery life is an engineering feat. The iPhone 5 and iPad (4th Gen) offer comparable battery life to their predecessors. The iPad Mini and iPod Touch also offer decent battery life. However, it often comes down to your device usage habits that will determine whether or not this much battery life will be sufficient. The app store Continue Reading →