Whew! Unused Apps Will Not Drain Your iPhone's Battery Life, Apple Exec Confirms.That's a relief.

ByLaura Entis

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.

Pexels

You know how if you want to conserve your iPhone's battery life, it's a good idea to open the multitasking window and swipe non-relevant apps off the screen?

Yeah, that doesn't really work.

At least according to a man who should know. When iPhone-user Caleb sent an email (obtained by9to5 Mac) to Apple CEO Tim Cook, asking, "do you quit your iOS multitasking apps frequently and is this necessary for battery life?," he didn't receive a reply from Cook himself.

Related:These New Smartphones Will Have Screens That Are Always On

But hedidget a response from Craig Federighi, Apple's head of software development. The note was short and to the point:

"No and No. :-)," Federighi wrote.

There you have it, folks. Closing unused apps does not extend your iPhone's battery life, so you may as well save your swipes.

Wavy Line
Laura Entis is a reporter for Fortune.com's Venture section.

Editor's Pick

Related Topics

Business News

An 81-Year-Old Florida CEO Just Indicted for a $250 Million Ponzi Scheme Ran a Sprawling Senior Citizen Crime Ring

Carl Ruderman is the fifth senior citizen in the Miami-Fort-Lauderdale-Palm Beach metropolitan area to face charges in connection with the scam.

Real Estate

The No. 1 Thing Wealthy People Want in Luxury Real Estate, According to a 'Selling Sunset' Agent

It might come as no surprise that affluent buyers want "to have as much as they can" — but another key factor really sways their decision.

Starting a Business

At 16, She Was a Homeless Single Mom With Serious Talent. Now, Her Business Brings in Millions.

Mimi G. Ford's online venture was earning seven figures within just three years. Today, she's excited to reach even more people.

Money & Finance

Want to Become a Millionaire? Follow Warren Buffett's 4 Rules.

企业家是不能过度指狗万官方望太多a company exit for their eventual 'win.' Do this instead.

Business News

'Awful Advice': Barbara Corcoran Slammed For 'Tone Deaf' Business Advice to Interns

The "Shark Tank" star shared tips on social media about how interns can increase their chances of getting hired full-time, but the public reaction didn't go as planned.