Store your phone in a cool and moisture-free environment. Ideally, the temperature should be less than 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius). If you're putting your iPhone away for longer than six months, turn it on and charge it to 50% every half a year.

Phone 16 users are reporting battery life issues after the latest iOS update, but there’s hope that Apple might offer a solution soon.

If you want to help preserve some battery on iOS 17, the best thing to do is simply avoid widgets on your lock screen (and home screen). The easiest way to do this is to switch to another lock screen profile: Press your finger down on your existing lock screen and then swipe around to choose one that doesn't have any widgets.