Guide: Dim the Screen to save power | iOS 9BrightnessDim the Screen to save power
The screen is one of the most significant drains on the battery. The good news is, the power the...
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Guide: Stop apps from automatically refreshing | iOS 9Background RefreshStop automatic app refreshing
Many apps can refresh their content in the background. This means they’ll always be up-to-date when they’re opened....
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Guide: Keep track of battery usage | iOS 9Battery UseKeep track of battery usage
To find out what apps are hitting the battery life hardest, open Settings and tap Battery. (For those using iOS...
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Guide: Turn Off Lock Screen Notifications | iOS 9Limit NotificationsTurn off lock screen alerts
Notifications can appear on the Lock screen, but they can be distracting, and use precious battery. To turn...
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Guide: Limit Location Usage to Save Battery | iOS 9Location ServicesLimit your location usage
Some apps, such as Maps or Camera, request the use of your current location, however, some users may...
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Guide: Keep your iPhone cool | iOS 9OverheatingKeep your iPhone cool
The iPhone lasts longer when kept between 0° and 35°C (32° to 95°F). Outside this range the battery...
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Guide: Disable Push Email to Improve Battery Life | iOS 9Disable Mail pushCheck your email manually
Apps like the Mail app can use push data to refresh, but keeping push email turned on can...
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Guide: Save Battery by Managing Connections | iOS 9Managing ConnectionsSave battery by turning off connections
The cellular connections made by your iPhone can have an affect on your device’s battery life. 3G and...
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Guide: Reach the top of your iPhone 6 and 6 Plus | iOS 9Reach the topGet to grips with a larger screen
If you have the iPhone 6 or 6 Plus then you may find it difficult to reach the...
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Guide: How to take a screenshot | iOS 9ScreenshotsHow to take a screenshot
It’s possible to save images from apps by taking a screenshot of the current view on your iPhone....
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Guide: how to use Do Not Disturb mode | iOS 9Do Not DisturbGet some peace and quiet
Turning on the Do Not Disturb setting stops any notifications from apps appearing on your device. You’ll still...
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Guide: keep Control Center under control | iOS 9Control CenterA suite of handy shortcuts
To quickly gain access to handy options in the Control Center, open it by swiping up from the...
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Guide: how to reply to notifications | iOS 9NotificationsQuickly reply or hide alerts
Sometimes app updates appear as notifications on the Lock screen. You can open the app and go directly...
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Guide: Understanding Notification Center | iOS 9NotificationsUnderstanding Notification Center
View all your received messages in one place via the Notification Center. To access this, slide your finger...
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Guide: Siri Suggestions in Spotlight on iPhone | iOS 9Spotlight suggestionsSiri-powered proactive shortcuts
As well as its search functions, from iOS 9 onwards Spotlight also proactively provides suggestions for things like...
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Guide: Multitasking with iOS | iOS 9MultitaskingSwitching between apps
You can easily swap between apps without having to close the one you’re using. Double-press the Home button...
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Guide: Organize apps like a pro with folders | iOS 9Using foldersOrganize apps like a pro
Folders can be used to group similar apps together, based on type, or any other grouping method you...
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Guide: How to move or delete apps | iOS 9Move and DeleteHow to move or delete apps
Moving icons around on your screen is easy, as is deleting any apps that you no longer use....
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Guide: Welcome to the Home Screen | iOS 9Home screenWelcome to the home screen
The Home screen is where you’ll find all of your apps and is the primary way to interact...
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