Most of us do this so our phone is ready for the day ahead but why is it bad?
Image via PexelsBefore going to sleep, most of us will put our phone on charge to make sure it’s ready for the day ahead.
But doing this could actually be causing damage to our iPhones.
Apple has integrated Optimised Battery Charging into IOS, which stops your phone from charging when it reaches 80 per cent battery life.
The extra 20 per cent is only added in time for you to wake up.
This means your phone is plugged in all night long, charging at a slower rate, which really isn’t very efficient when you think about it.
Do you ever pick up your phone when you wake up and think it feels warmer than usual?
This is why keeping your phone on charge can be causing damage.
When your iPhone is connected up to its charger, it will get warmer, usually increasing a few degrees above room temperature.
The reason this is so bad for your device is that heat can kill your battery.
Doing this for eight hours a night, every night, means you’re essentially cooking your phone battery unnecessarily.
