If You're Charging Your iPhone Like This, Apple Says Stop Immediately By Zachary Mack of Best Life | If You're Charging Your iPhone Like This, Apple Says Stop Immediately There's nothing more anxiety-inducing than picking up your phone only to realize that your battery is running low. And while no one likes to get caught off guard, keeping your phone too juiced up might be doing more damage in the long run. According to Apple, charging your iPhone overnight or for long periods of time can actually be bad for it, USA Today reports. Read on to learn more on the best ways to maintain your mobile device, and for more on specific products you should avoid, check out If You’re Using This to Charge Your Phone, Officials Say Stop Now.