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One of the problems faced by every iPhone user is how quickly the battery drains. The best most users can hope for is a day of sustained use before the battery dies. If you’re a heavy user, then it’s unlikely that the battery will even last a day.

This means charging it every night or, in the case of heavy users, twice a day.

This is obviously problematic. If you’re not near a plug or don’t have a charger handy, then you’re in trouble. This is the case for most people who lead a busy lifestyle. But there are some ways that you can help get that battery to last a bit longer.

None are perfect and the more affective they are the more they will impact your wallet too, but they’re actionable ways to give your phone a boost when you’re in dire need of a charge.

• Use ‘Airplane Mode’

When you activate airplane mode you can’t receive any notifications, which might leave you asking what’s the point?

Well, if you need to save battery for a specific reason or phone call then airplane mode is more efficient than turning your iPhone off and then on again at the time it is needed.

Supposedly, your phone will also charge faster if it’s on airplane mode; so it does have uses when you’re not flying!

To activate airplane mode simply go to Settings and slide airplane mode on.

• Invest in a power bank

Power banks can charge a phone, or multiple phones, without having to connect to wall power. So you can charge your phone regardless of whether you’re in the middle of the jungle or a city centre.

Power banks come in many shapes and sizes. If you have more than one device then it might be worth investing in a dual output power bank which will charge two phones at once.

One thing that’s worth checking is that the power bank can supply your phone with a full charge. You can do this by checking your phone’s battery against the power banks capacity. Ideally, the power banks capacity should be more than the phone’s battery- both of which are measured in mAh.

• Invest in a Lenmar- Maven Undead Power Battery Case – $90

This case is incredibly useful if you’re prone to running out of battery or you need extra protection for your iPhone. Specifically made for iPhone 6, the Lenmar Maven Undead Case can provide one full charge to an iPhone 6.

Effectively, this case kills two birds with one stone and ensures you don’t have to purchase a power bank and case separately. Which makes the $90 price tag seem relatively reasonable…