Every year tech companies launch new smartphones. Users are attracted to upgrade. But the question is, if your current phone is working fine, is it necessary to buy a new phone every two-three years? Most people change their phones every 2-3 years, whereas with proper care, smartphones can last much longer. From charging to storage, adopt these tips: 1. Protect your phone from frequent ‘overheating’ Companies like Apple, Google and Samsung advise not to use phones in very hot or very cold temperatures. Heat above 35 degrees damages the battery. Leaving the phone in sunlight, letting it get too hot in a car’s heat, continuous overheating can reduce battery life. 2. Charging to 100% every time is not necessary Charging your phone to 100% every day can reduce battery life. If the phone’s battery is kept between 20% to 80%, its life can increase. Phones like iPhone and Samsung offer optimized charging features, which prevent the battery from overcharging. 3. Change these 6 settings to save battery If the battery drains quickly, some small changes can help.
– Use dark mode – Keep auto brightness on – Screen timeout less than 60 seconds – Turn on low power mode – Use GPS-based apps less when not needed 4. Keep 20% storage free on your phone When the phone’s storage is almost full, its performance also starts to slow down. Experts say that at least 10% and ideally 20% storage should be free on your phone. If the phone’s total storage is 128 GB, then having up to 24 GB of free space on the phone speeds up performance. 5. Don’t ignore software updates Updates are extremely important for security. If the phone doesn’t receive new security updates then – Hacking risk can increase – Apps don’t work properly – Privacy can be at risk -Apple provides security updates approximately every 4-6 weeks, these should definitely be kept updated.
