Battery Life
With mobile phone technology advancing at a rapid rate it seems that there is now an endless list of comparison points to wrestle with when selecting a new handset. From the number of megapixels the camera boasts through to the processor speed, screen resolution, operating platform and literally dozens of other variables and parameters - it is a serious challenge to find the perfect phone without weeks of hardcore number crunching and cross referencing.
Although people for the most part will generally make their decisions based upon the styling of the handset, quality of the camera, operating system and other quickly identifiable factors: one of the single most important when it comes to day to day handset satisfaction is much harder to assess prior to purchase. Battery life dictates the way you use your phone; if you unlikely to be able to charge your phone for 24 hours then your phone usage behaviour changes to reflect this. Essentially, if you buy a phone with poor battery life then the various other selling points can be rendered a little pointless as you'll rarely get opportunity to use them.
Maximise Your Battery Life
A great number of modern Smartphones stand accused of providing sub-standard battery life in technical reviews and according to heavy users. The truth of the matter is that in many instances this reduction in battery life is as a result of our increased usage of our phones on a daily basis. The incorporation of wireless internet browsing, music and video playback and digital camera capabilities mean that overall people are using their phones more for high power consumption purposes other than communication and as such rapidly draining the battery.
To squeeze the longest possible battery life out of a new phone there are three essential things to bear in mind:
(1) Fully charge your new handset as advised in the manual:
Although you may be desperate to dive in and use your shiny new phone, patience is essential to ensure that you completely charge your battery and in doing so make sure of maximum possible battery life.
(2) Tweak screen brightness and power-saver settings:
Many modern Smartphones boast super-bright, high resolution screens which provide exceptional quality. For day to day use it's unlikely that you'll require the very brightest setting or indeed for the screen to stay on for any period of time when left idle. A simple adjustment of settings to reduce screen brightness and screen idle time can extend your battery life no end.
(3) Learn how to disable power-sapping apps and features when not in use:
Facilities such as Wi-Fi and GPS have revolutionised mobile phones - they are however very heavy power users and as such should be disabled when not in use to ensure maximum battery life.
Failing all of the above, it may be an idea to carry your phone's USB connection cable with you at all times to make sure you're never without Angry Birds for too long!
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