Skip to main content
Best Prime Day beauty deals on Amazon displayed
Ariana Grande at the Golden Globes event
Woman applying sunscreen for sun protection

Homepage

2 iPhone Settings You Didn't Know You Could Change For Better Battery Life

May 7, 2026 by Abigail Connolly
shefinds | Homepage
Featured image

When your iPhone starts running out of battery, it can be super easy to panic. However, there are some settings you can adjust to save yourself some time.

There’s so much that can contribute to a draining battery, from the apps you use to how long you leave your phone plugged in, and more. When you realize your phone has been draining rather quickly, itm ight feel like things are out of your hands. However, there are a few settings you can adjust to help save your battery percentage when it feels like things are getting out of hand. Read more about two of them below.

house unit img
Women Are Swapping Their Boring Water For This Ice Pop Electrolyte Mix!
Image from SHEfinds

1. Turn Off 'Always-On' Display & 'Raise To Wake'

A lot of people tend to forget just how much of an impact their iPhone's display and brightness can have on their battery life, and if your 'Always On' feature is turned on, those brief moments of screen activity can drain it even further.

 

"That makes this a smart battery fix because the screen is one of the easiest ways to lose power without noticing it," explains tech pro Kajol Shah. "A shorter lock time helps right away, especially for people who check their phone often and leave the screen awake longer than they realize. Turning off 'Raise to Wake' helps because the screen is one of the biggest battery users, and these features make the phone wake or stay visible more often than many people realize.">

Image from SHEfinds

2. Dating Apps (Grindr, Tinder, More)

In today's modern age, dating looks a whole lot different from how it did in previous decades. One of the most common forms of dating is using a dating app, but as it turns out, they can access and use more of your personal information than you may think.

 

"Dating apps update your GPS location every single time you open the app," says tech safety pro Adam Pilton. "Tinder and Bumble display distance metrics like '2.3 miles away' to show how close matches are, which means the app is actively tracking and broadcasting your position. Grindr was one that came to my attention. Some years ago, researchers discovered a triangulation vulnerability in Grindr's location system that allowed attackers to pinpoint users' exact coordinates."

Author:

Editorial Assistant

Abigail is a journalist based in Brooklyn, New York. As an Editorial Assistant for SheFinds, she covers topics ranging from celebrity news and fashion to wellness. She has written for other publications, including Chip Chick, Bandsintown, BroadwayWorld, and more. When she isn't writing, Abigail loves spending time in the city with her friends, being a 'dog mom' to her Chihuahua, and singing along to some of her favorite music.

Healthy seeds replacing pastries for a beauty-focused lifestyle.
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner at a celebrity event.
Bad Bunny performing at the Grammys in stunning fashion.
iPhone charging settings displayed on a sleek device.
The viral Italian bob hair trend for summer beauty.
Angelina Jolie at the Trophee Chopard Award ceremony.
Selena Gomez at the 3rd Annual Rare Impact Fund Benefit.
Poolside cocktail and trail mix for a stylish summer day.
Brad Pitt and Ines de Ramon at the F1 World Premiere event.
Queen Camilla, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle at a royal event.
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift enjoying a public outing together.
Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Malia, and Sasha at a family event.
Amazon Prime Day logo on smartphone and laptop screens.
Woman applying concealer while following beauty tips on YouTube.
Britney Spears attending the 4th Annual Hollywood Beauty Awards.
Savannah Guthrie on set at the Today Show.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z together at a glamorous event.
iPhone 16 displaying various apps on a modern table.
Reese Witherspoon promoting Apple TV's "The Last Thing He Told Me."
Meghan Markle with Prince Harry and Prince William at an event.
Healthy seeds replacing pastries for a beauty-focused lifestyle.
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner at a celebrity event.
Bad Bunny performing at the Grammys in stunning fashion.
iPhone charging settings displayed on a sleek device.
The viral Italian bob hair trend for summer beauty.
Angelina Jolie at the Trophee Chopard Award ceremony.
Selena Gomez at the 3rd Annual Rare Impact Fund Benefit.
Poolside cocktail and trail mix for a stylish summer day.
Brad Pitt and Ines de Ramon at the F1 World Premiere event.
Queen Camilla, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle at a royal event.
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift enjoying a public outing together.
Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Malia, and Sasha at a family event.
Amazon Prime Day logo on smartphone and laptop screens.

Fashion

This summer, I might be shopping for more clothes and ...

Woman applying concealer while following beauty tips on YouTube.
Britney Spears attending the 4th Annual Hollywood Beauty Awards.
Savannah Guthrie on set at the Today Show.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z together at a glamorous event.
iPhone 16 displaying various apps on a modern table.
Reese Witherspoon promoting Apple TV's "The Last Thing He Told Me."
Meghan Markle with Prince Harry and Prince William at an event.