A couple weeks ago, I took the nuclear option and erased my iPhone6s . The device reports that the battery needs to be replaced, but I had hoped to squeeze out a couple more months before upgrading. Rather than re-downloading all the apps I had previously used, I wanted to start with a more minimalist approach to see if I could live without all the additional notifications and background processes. I started by only configuring my Mail & Calendar for work and personal accounts. I've also given myself permission to download Apple Maps and the Microsoft Authenticator, which is required for some services protected by MFA . And that's it. No more Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. Also no Wallet, Apple News, Apple Music * . I'm not sure if I've gained the battery that I had hoped for, but I did get what I was hoping for: a more functional device and fewer distractions. Perhaps I'm late to the bandwagon, but Manoush Zomorodi discussed a less extreme version of ...