Camera and battery are two smartphone features that are constantly at odds with one another. Even with premium phones like iPhone 6 that is relatable, thankfully it comes with better battery. iPhone 6 users can even prolong its battery life than expected through the following tricks.
Know the amount of battery used by each app installed in your iPhone 6 through the Battery Usage Tool. This tool offers a breakdown of which apps consume much of the battery on a daily basis. Yes, it is a basic feature but it can help optimize battery life when the information it provides is used properly. For instance, iPhone 6 users can minimize using power-hungry apps while travelling or delete them if rarely used.
Adjust the scrubbing rate when streaming videos. Sounds irrelevant? Listen first. iPhone 6 allows users to adjust scrubbing speed when viewing content. This means faster selection of sections in a video and skipping through advertisements four times faster than the usual speed. Skipping a one minute-video and the other parts of the video that the users do not need to watch helps save battery. To do this, simply move your finger up and down the screen as required.
Using camera tricks in iPhone 6 can also help save battery, not just get the most out of its camera features. Among them is to capture series of images simultaneously. Every photography enthusiast that uses iPhone for camera knows that every click of the camera button impacts the battery life of the phone. Capturing several photos simultaneously by holding down the capture button will help cut battery usage, albeit slightly.
Another camera trick that could help save battery is to record videos via the iOS 8 Time Lapse Guide. Through this feature, iPhone users can record and compressed long video into seconds. It can also be used in capturing series of photos quickly, only this time with a predetermined interval. This feature is great for capturing moving objects or subjects.
To do this, swipe left along the tabs at the bottom of the camera app until the Time Lapse icon is shown. Set the interval using the presented clock dial.
Other battery saving tips that iPhone users will find useful include turning off location-tracking apps, managing notification widgets, and turning off handoff if multitasking between devices is not your cup of tea.
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