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Mobile device tip: Disable Bluetooth and gain battery life

How often do you use Bluetooth wireless protocol on your mobile device? Probably not very often unless you’re using one of those “stylish” wireless earpieces. What does Bluetooth do while it’s just sitting there? Simple; it’s using up battery power.

A little-known fact about Bluetooth technology is that it’s quite power-hungry. Some individuals have reported significant gains in battery life simply by disabling Bluetooth technology on their mobile devices.

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