3:23 AM - Great Tips to Maximize iPad Battery Life
So you've got your new iPad and are loving it's gorgeous Retina
Display, right? Well, apart from its ultra-high resolution display,
the new iPad also packs a pretty amazing battery. While it takes a
little longer to charge than the previous models, it does last
longer than the older models too. However, in order to push your
device's average 10-hour battery life to the maximum, we suggest
you make these following little adjustments, courtesy of OSX Daily.
1. Lower the Screen Brightness - We discussed this in a
recent iPad tips post, but other than being easier on the eyes this
will make the single biggest difference in battery life. With how
bright the iPad 2 and Pad 3 displays are, you can usually get away
with 60% brightness at all times. At night, going down to 30% or
40% brightness or less is easier on the eyes and will conserve even
more battery. Access the setting by double-tapping the home button
and swiping to the left.
2. Use Airplane Mode - When doing something that doesn't
require internet access, turning on AirPlane Mode can save some
battery life. Perfect for reading books or doing things on the
iPad, and it has the added bonus of preventing internet
distractions. Find this in Settings > Airplane Mode
3. Disable Bluetooth - If you aren't using Bluetooth for an
external wireless keyboard or otherwise, keep it disabled
4. Shut off your Wifi and iCloud when not in use
5. Download and watch movies from the iPad itself rather than
streaming with YouTube or Netflix, if you want to watch dvd movies
on your ipad, you have to convert dvd to ipad supported formats
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6. Turn Off Notifications - Is it crucial to get a
notification every time it's your turn in Draw Something? Probably
not. Disable Notifications for apps you don't absolutely have to
have notifications posted for and you can recoup some battery life.
Find this in Settings > Notifications, and disable them.
7. Disable Location Services - Most important for 3G/4G
iPads, but you will save battery life even if you just have a Wi-Fi
model. Turn these off in Settings > Location Services
8. Disable Diagnostic & Usage Reports - Sending out usage
and diagnostic reports helps Apple to make a better iOS experience,
but it also causes some minor activity in the background. Disable
it for maximum battery conservation. Find this in Settings >
General > About > Diagnostic & Usage > Don't Send
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