Apple iPhone battery myths BUSTED: 5 things you NEED to know before plugging in

Five things you should know about your battery

READ our top tips for a longer lasting smartphone battery.

 

YOU SHOULD ALWAYS LET YOU BATTERY RUN FLAT BEFORE CHARGING – FALSE

Modern batteries really don't like running out of juice and it’s far better to keep them full rather than empty.

And it's thought keeping your smartphone topped up will actually extend the life of the battery.

A complete discharge should be performed once in a while, but your battery won't thank you for doing it too often.

Even if you’re not going to use the device for a while it’s worth pumping some power into the battery before switching it off.

 

You should always keep power in your phone

NON APPLE CHARGERS WILL WRECK YOUR iPHONE - FALSE

If you buy cables and plugs from reputable manufacturers, such as Griffin, you shouldn't face any issues.

Shopping around will save you money, with most cables and plugs doing the same job as those from Apple.

However, buying cheap products could shorten the life of your phone and also be a fire risk.

The advice is clear, stick to Apple and other premium brands and avoid chargers that have a bargain price.

If you're unsure, check for the official Made for iPhone logo on the products.

 

Batteries don't like to left empty

BATTERIES DON'T LIKE THE WEATHER – TRUE

It’s a scientific fact that very hot or very cold weather can kill battery life.

The optimal temperature for modern batteries is between 0 to 35 degrees centigrade.

Apple even states that zero degrees celsius is the lowest recommended temperature for an iPhone.

So, if you want your battery to last, avoid all extreme weather conditions.

 

YOU SHOULDN'T PLUG YOUR PHONE IN OVERNIGHT – FALSE

Your iPhone's battery is a clever piece of tech and knows when it’s had enough juice.

Even if you leave it charging for a week, the device can stop power flowing into the battery when it's full.

However, some experts say leaving your phone on a constant charge for weeks on end can affect its life so give it a rest when you can.

 

YOU NEED TO LOOK AFTER YOU BATTERY – TRUE

All batteries are volatile and putting them under any sort of physical stress should be avoided.

Piercing, crushing, applying a reverse current or heating a Lithium-ion battery can lead to very high temperatures and even cause the battery to explode.

And if you don't believe how dangerous smartphone batteries are, there's plenty of thrill-seeking YouTubers, above, prepared to prove it.