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I love my phone (a Droid Incredible), but I hate its battery. More specifically, I hate how often it seems to run out of juice. I must admit that my phone has impeccable timing: It seems always to shut down whenever I'm hopelessly lost and need it for directions (which, sadly, is often). So I'm paying careful attention to Robert Strohmeyer's recent story, "10 Ways to Boost Your Smartphone's Battery Life." I've already taken his advice and turned off vibrate, and I'm also going to try shutting down a few extraneous apps and seeing if that buys me some more time. Now if I could just do something about getting lost so often... --Editorial Director Steve Fox Top Stories 10 Ways to Boost Your Smartphone's Battery Life Tired of seeing your smartphone die halfway through the day? These simple tips, tricks, and apps will help keep your mobile juiced up and ready for action. Laptop Thieves Punk'd! 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