5 iPhone Myths You Should Ignore

Though smartphones are a relatively new technology, there is already a handful of myths surrounding their use. Yes, most of them deal with battery life, and for the most part, smartphone myths are completely untrue.

5 Wireless Connections Are Power-Hogs

Once upon a time, connectivity options like Bluetooth did lead to a drop in overall battery life. But newer devices have better Bluetooth standards. As of Bluetooth 4.0, there is a Low Energy module that has lowered Bluetooth power consumption by half or more. On a similar note, an iPhone connected to Wi-Fi will actually use significantly less energy than one connected solely to LTE. The only exception is if your iPhone is actively “searching” for local Wi-Fi networks. So you don’t have to be obsessive about checking your connectivity constantly.

4 Rice Fixes Water Damage

Dropping a device into water is a nightmare scenario for many people, so it makes sense that users will search for quick fixes. Putting your phone in uncooked rice is one method that’s almost universally recommended. But does it work? Unfortunately, the evidence points to no. In fact, it could actually make your situation worse by speeding up corrosion due to the starches and residue in the uncooked grain. Your best bet is to take your device in for repairs, or worst case, just let it air dry on a shelf or table.

3 You Should Drain a Battery Before Charging It

This is another myth that, at one point in time, may have had some basis in truth. But modern-day lithium-ion batteries don’t need to be drained before being recharged. In fact, it’s probably better to charge your phone from whatever point it’s at rather than wait until it’s dead. If you wait until the battery is completely drained, you run the risk of stressing the battery, and going through the battery’s charge cycles quicker. Just charge your phone when it needs to be charged and you should be okay.

2 You Should Close Out of Your Apps

Many iPhone users make a habit of closing out active apps in iOS’s app switcher to save battery life — but, in reality, it’s not doing them any good. In fact, closing an app actually decreases your battery life, since iOS will need to use up resources and memory to reopen the app later. In many cases, it can use more battery than if the app had just been opened the whole time. On a similar note, closing out apps doesn’t actually speed up your device significantly, as an iPhone manages its RAM usage efficiently already.

1 Charging Overnight Is Dangerous

This is related to other “overcharging myths,” and is similarly untrue. Leaving your phone charging all night is completely safe, as long as you follow some easy tips. It won’t kill your battery’s overall lifespan. More than that, most modern smartphones have tech to reduce energy draw once they’re fully charged. Something that’s more important to keep in mind is your device’s temperature when it’s charging. So keep it cool on your bedside table instead smothered under your pillow or blanket.


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