The number of functions your smart device can handle these days is immense. With the rapidly increasing speed of technology development we can expect to get much more out of our phones, tablets and media players over the coming years.
However, with great capabilities comes a need for great amounts of power supply. All of these nifty new functions that help you accomplish your day-to-day needs and goals doesn’t mean anything if your device won’t last longer than a few hours. Not to mention that with load shedding constantly coming our way, you will need to get the most out of your device’s battery this year. The good news however, is that there are ways to help your smartphone or tablet survive the coming challenges of load shedding and battery-consuming applications.
Red-E, being the experts in powerbanks, has compiled a list of tips and suggestions on how to help look after your smart device’s battery life. Haven’t heard of Red-E? They are a South African-owned and managed power accessory supplier, listing a varied range of top quality products available internationally.
Don’t Waste – To save battery, simply turn off the following when possible: Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, vibrate, camera flash, notifications, running apps. Additionally, turning down your brightness and volume can go a long way for your battery. Lastly, try to avoid: playing games, watching movies, moving wallpapers, cruising the internet, video chats, searching for signal and allowing your phone to run down to completely empty (as this degrades your batteries health).
Keep it Up – The practice of having to charge your smart device only after it reaches 20% is a malpractice! This only applies to nickel-based batteries. Your device most likely has a lithium-ion battery. Instead, you should be charging your device once it reaches 50%.
Avoid the Heat – Overcharging your device or leaving it in the heat can cause strain on your battery life. In fact, you should be taking your device off of charge either just before or as it hits 100%. At an average temperature of 25 degrees celsius, a lithium-ion battery will lose 20% of its maximum capacity per year. At 40 degrees it loses 35% maximum capacity.
Airplane Mode Isn’t Just For Flying – Keeping your smart device in Airplane mode will help preserve battery. Not only does it turn off your 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and other life-draining features but it also helps your battery charge faster.
Purchase a Red-E Powerbank – Red-E’s RC60 or 6 000mAh powerbank will take your battery life way past expectation. It takes powering your digital devices to the next level with its ability to charge multiple batteries at once – whilst remaining portable and extremely slim considering its power. It’s the perfect solution to your load shedding problems and will keep your battery charged for hours!
