iPhone 5: How to get better battery life

Wondering how to save battery on your iPhone 5? Our user guide should do the trick

Apple's iPhone 5 is arguably the best smartphone on the planet. With 4G LTE, a 4-inch display, and iOS 6, there isn't much to complain about, besides of course battery life. With the iPhone 5, the most you can really expect is about 12 to 13 hours of battery. That isn't that bad, but it's no iPhone 4S or Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX.
So, is there anything that can be done to get better battery life on your iPhone 5? Yes, of course, you just need to be diligent. Read on, and we will share some great tips to improve your iPhone 5 daily battery and maximize its overall lifespan.

1. Switch off unused networks and services

Networks and services for whatever reason seem to use a lot of juice on the iPhone, so switching them off will make a huge difference in regards to battery. Turning off the GPS and Bluetooth connectivity when not in use is key, as is switching off Wi-Fi when you’re not in range.

2. Adjust your iPhone 5 screen brightness

This is going to sound nuts, but it's not necessary to set your iPhone 5 screen to 100 percent brightness. I love my handset at around 75 percent, which is probably too high, but I just like a bright screen. For most iPhone owners, though, you should keep the screen at half or even lower if possible. Setting the display to auto-brightness should also help with the battery.
  
3. Turn off "Raise to Speak" function

When the iPhone 5 first came out, many said "Raise to Speak" caused battery drains. I have had friends who have noticed this as well. Anyway, Unless you use it often, or find it useful, you can turn it off for good.

4. Reduce background data and syncing

This is a big one. Even handset manufacturers like Apple don't necessarily get this. Set your various apps to manual fetching to extend your device's battery life. This works wonders as background syncing usually sucks down the most juice.

5. Turn off location services for apps

Each app is given permission to use location data, even apps that don't really need it. Facebook and Twitter, for example, have access to your location. Do they need it? Probably not. Anyway, choosing which ones need it and which ones don't can save you a lot of battery life. You can choose which apps have access to your location in the Location Services section of the Settings app.

6. Take care of your iPhone 5 battery

For the long-term health of your iOhone 5's battery, make sure to charge often and don’t let the battery drain completely before you decide to plug it into the charger. This is called 'power cycling,' and it is key to extending the overall lifespan of any battery.

Following just a few of these tips will help see your iPhone sipping juice more slowly. With the right formula, you may even be able to get 24 hours of battery life in a single charge.

Good luck.