How to maximise BlackBerry battery life

The key to maximise the battery life of a BlackBerry is to turn off features that are not required, specifically Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Even when switched on, these generally won’t use as much battery power as 3G connectivity, but it’s worth switching them off when not in use for extended periods.

These features can be switched off manually within the Options menu. However, WiFiPower (£2.09), an app available from BlackBerry App World, lets users schedule when to switch off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Just using this to turn off these features during the night, or when not at work, will improve battery life.

If the resulting battery life is still insufficient, high-powered replacement batteries can be bought from most mobile accessories suppliers. However, unofficial batteries claiming higher mAh capacities won’t necessarily offer more power than the standard battery.