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How to Extend Your Cell Phone's Battery Life

cell-phone-battery.jpgDoesn't it seem like you never get enough talk time from your phone? If the battery's a couple years old, replace it -- batteries wear out. On the other hand, maybe you just need to do a better job managing and conserving power. WikiHow shows you how to make your phone battery last long between charges and prolong its life. Here's one example:

Avoid using unnecessary features. If you know it will be a while before your phone's next charge, don't use the camera or connect to the Internet. Flash photography can drain your battery especially quickly. If your phone has Bluetooth capability, disable it when not in use.
Okay, so some of these tips are pretty obvious, but if you come away with even one suggestion that helps extend your battery, it's a post worth reading. Share any power-saving tips of your own in the Comments. Photo by Witold Barski. [via Lifehacker]
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