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2 clusters · 3 sources · 24 days · First seen · Last updated

iPhone device management and health feature guidance

Overview

Information regarding iPhone device management and health features has been detailed, focusing on storage, battery longevity, and system performance.

Initial guidance highlights methods for freeing storage by uninstalling apps through the Home screen, App Library, or Settings. To extend battery life, users can utilize Optimized Battery Charging, which limits charge levels to reduce wear on lithium-ion batteries. Newer models allow for custom maximum charge settings.

Subsequent guidance advises against the frequent force-closing of apps via the app switcher to save power, noting that ‘when you unnecessarily force-quit an app, your device may actually become slower’ due to the energy required to reload data. Force-closing is recommended only for unresponsive applications. Additionally, users can utilize the Health app checklist to configure safety features such as Fall Detection, Medical ID, and SOS Emergency calls.

Entities

Apple Inc. · iOS · Apple · iPhone

Timeline

  1. 18 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Apple provides guidance on iPhone app management and health features

    Apple advises against frequently force-closing iPhone apps to prevent device slowdowns, while noting the Health app's checklist feature for managing wellness settings.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    iPhone users can free storage and extend battery life with built‑in settings

    iPhone lets users delete apps via Home screen, App Library or Settings, and offers Optimized Battery Charging that limits charge to extend battery health.

Sources

icreatemagazine.nl · iculture.nl · iphoned.nl