iOS 14 has been out for six weeks, and seen a few updates, and battery issues still seem to be at the top of the complaint list. The battery drain issue is so bad that it's noticeable on the Pro Max iPhones with the big batteries.
The battery drain issue is no real problem if you have access to a charger[1] or power bank[2] (except for the long-term battery wear that the excess charging is causing), but what about times when you are away from a charger?
Is there anything that you can do to extend precious battery life and keep it out of the yellow -- or red! -- zone?
Yes.
Must read: iOS 14.1 rolling out to iPhones, but no sign of a battery fix[3]
Using iOS 14 to diagnose battery drain[4] SEE FULL GALLERY[5]
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NEXT [6] PREV [7]#1: Keep the screen brightness down
This makes a massive difference. Yes, I know that brighter displays are nicer to look at, but it's a huge drain on the battery.
A massive drain.
Reducing the screen brightness (either from the Control Center screen or going Settings > Display & Brightness) makes an appreciable difference. And the more you use the handset, the more battery you're saving.
If you have a newer iPhone with the OLED displays, then switching over to Dark Mode (again, you can do this from Control Center screen or going Settings > Display & Brightness) is another good way to save power.
Sure, Dark Mode isn't for everyone, but needs must, right.
#2: Keep your iPhone face down on your desk
Your iPhone -- as long