Low Power mode
Here’s Why Apple Needs to Introduce Low Power Mode for macOS
According to code found in the macOS Catalina 10.15.3 beta, Apple is already looking to add a “Pro Mode” to its MacBook line in a future software update for those looking to get more performance out of their machine. However, Marco Arment makes a solid case for the need for a Low Power Mode for...
How to Enable Low Power Mode and Night Shift Simultaneously on iOS 9.3.1
With the release of iOS 9.3.1, Apple disabled the ability to keep Low Power Mode and Night Shift on simultaneously. The initial workaround used Siri to enable both features at the same time. Today, 9to5Mac has posted a new workaround that works on iOS 9.3.1, but it is not as straightforward as the workaround for...
What if You Used iOS 9’s Battery Saving Low Power Mode All the Time?
What happens if you enable iOS 9’s battery saving Low Power Mode all the time? Matt Birchler (via MacStories) did some unscientific tests, which returned some interesting results. He enabled the feature on certain days of the week and compared his remaining battery life to days it was disabled. Here’s his graph below—as you can...
iOS 9’s Lower Power Mode Reduces CPU by 40% to Save iPhone Battery Life
One of the major enhancements Apple made with iOS 9 was to improve battery life: It added 1 more hour before charging was necessary. But that's only the tip of the iceberg: iOS 9 also includes a new feature called Low Power Mode -- currently limited to iPhones -- which lets users gain an additional three hours of...