In the world of smartphones, battery life is a constant struggle. While our devices keep getting smarter, battery technology hasn’t quite kept up. Most top smartphones need to be charged daily, with only a select few able to make it through two days – but only if you’re really careful.

Apple has its own tips for maximizing battery life, but there are plenty of other hacks out there. However, a recent report has shed light on one common practice that may actually be hurting your iPhone’s performance and battery life.

You might not think much of it, but if you’re in the habit of closing apps on your iPhone, you might want to think again. Contrary to popular belief, closing apps running in the background doesn’t actually improve performance or save battery life. When you switch to a different app, the ones you were using before are simply set to a suspended state where they don’t use system resources.

Most apps use very little energy in the background, so closing them won’t make much of a difference. In fact, experts suggest that it can be counterproductive as reopening an app may actually require more energy than leaving it running in the background.

Not only that, but loading an app from scratch means it has to be initialized from storage all over again, potentially slowing down your iPhone in the process.

If you’re looking to extend your iPhone’s battery life without constantly reaching for the charger, there are other steps you can take:

– Dimming your screen
– Enabling Low Power Mode

These simple adjustments can go a long way in helping your iPhone last longer between charges. Remember – sometimes less is more when it comes to managing your smartphone’s performance and battery life.