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  • ZDNET’s latest guide lists more than a dozen free iOS tweaks that can extend an iPhone’s battery life without hardware upgrades. The article emphasizes that keeping the device on the latest iOS version is the first step, as Apple’s updates often include power‑management fixes and bug patches. It then recommends simple settings changes such as dimming the screen, enabling auto‑brightness, reducing background app refresh, limiting location services, and disabling unnecessary notifications. ZDNET stresses that these adjustments cost nothing and can add significant charge‑time, offering a cost‑effective alternative to replacing batteries or buying a new phone.

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