One of the biggest challenges that I have with my Apple iPhone is that the battery power does not last very long. In fact, I don’t believe that there are very many PDA phones out there that have a long lasting battery. If you don’t manage your usage of the Apple iPhone you can find yourself out of juice.

Just think about all of the incredible things that you are asking your Apple iPhone to do, such as listening to music, checking email, surfing the web and also showing up photos and videos … especially videos. You’ll quickly realize that the battery drains very quickly. I’ll give you some tips on how to extend your iPhone battery life.

The Apple website does gives some explanation about what to expect from your battery. They advise you to one use one application at a time, for example. But, hey, that’s not realistic, especially for power users like me. I like to run multiple applications so that I can be most productive. However, advises that multi-tasking will reduce your battery life.

I’ve learned though, that there are several things that you can utilize to extend your battery power throughout the day. If you try these techniques you’ll be able to use your iPhone the whole day. So, let me first mention the simplest trick is to turn off Bluetooth when you’re not on a call. The reason for this is simple. Bluetooth checks for a Bluetooth device on a regular basis. This “checking” reduces your battery power without you realizing it. It is constantly searching for other Bluetooth devices to connect with. If you’re not looking to pair with a Bluetooth device, it’s best to turn it off.

Another simple thing to do is press the lock key on the iPhone. Once you’ve finished using the phone or checking email, make sure to lock your iPhone. Many people just put their iPhone in their pockets and wait for the iPhone to turn off by itself. This also drains the iPhone power because the screen has not turned completely off. You can also set your iPhone for auto lock after a certain number of minutes, which is a smart thing to do.

Now, what about some other simple tips to extend your iPhone’s battery life? With the advent of the Apple iPhone 3G, the new 3G network requires a lot more power than the old Edge network. So, you can save battery life, simply by using the Edge network, rather than the 3G network. This is especially true if you are not currently surfing the Internet. There is no need for fast speeds when simply making a phone call or checking email.

There you have it. Some simple techniques to extend your iPhone’s battery life.

By: Dave Chan

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David Chan, a business professional who uses the latest technology gadgets, shares his tips on everypathnbeyond.com/how-to/watch-youtube-on-your-iphone“>how to extend your iphone battery life. Find out more about how to best use the iPhone and even how to win one for free at everypathnbeyond.com. (Published: October 2008 - Image: www.nurido.at)

Datum: Oktober 2008