Extend Battery Life by Turning Off Background App Refresh

The Problem

Your phone dies by 3 PM. Battery life has gotten worse over time.

The Hack

iPhone: Settings > General > Background App Refresh — toggle off for non-essential apps. Android: Settings > Apps > select app > Battery > Restricted.

Why It Works

Apps refreshing content in the background (social media, news, email) constantly use CPU, network, and RAM — draining battery even when you're not using them.

Pro Tips

• Keep it on for: messaging, email, maps, music
• Turn it off for: social media, news, shopping, games
• Also turn off location services for non-essential apps
• Combine with Low Power Mode for maximum battery life