Kate Mills
Nov 27, 2023
So you've got this mega-battery phone that is supposed to last eons, yet somehow, there are these sneaky apps that slurp up all your battery life. It's like they're on a mission to drain every drop of your phone's juice by running around in the background. These bandits keep your phone busy and end up being the reason your battery plummets faster.
Battery draining apps
Gad Insider is revealing these battery-hungry apps for you so you can either avoid them or find a way to stop stealing.
1. Snapchat
The infamous Snapchat. It's not exactly the gentlest app when it comes to your phone's battery life. Those notifications are like tiny vampires sucking the life out of your device. Plus, it's all about the live location thing, which can be a total battery hog. If you're not a hardcore Snapchat user, maybe consider disabling that live location feature, in case you cannot quit it entirely.
2. Netflix
Love binging on shows? Well, Netflix might be giving your phone a workout. It's not just the content that drains your battery; those notifications don't help either. Pro tip: Switch some of that bingeing to your laptop or desktop to ease up on your phone's battery.
3. YouTube
YouTube — the source of endless videos and cat memes. But all that video streaming? Yep, it's a battery drainer. Consider setting reminders to take breaks while watching to give your phone a breather.
4. Facebook
The big daddy of social networks can also be the big baddie for your phone's battery life. Constant background running, notifications, and more make this app a heavyweight in battery drain. Limiting its use, disabling notifications, and managing background data can help you regain control.
5. Messenger
If you're a chatterbox using Messenger, you might notice its impact on your battery life. It's like a clingy friend, always running in the background and syncing contacts. If possible, consider using Messenger Lite for a less battery-intensive experience.
6. WhatsApp
Who doesn't love WhatsApp? But it, too, plays a role in draining your battery with its background running. Unfortunately, there's no escape. You can only limit its usage and avoid clearing it from your recent apps if you use it frequently.
Now, let's talk about news apps. They're also culprits in the battery drain game:
7. Google News
Keeping you updated on the go? Well, that comes at a cost. Its continuous background activity eats up power. Try tweaking settings to reduce notifications and optimise battery usage.
8. Flipboard
Customisable news at your fingertips? Absolutely. But this app also tends to guzzle battery power. Turning off notifications and tweaking background processes could help save some juice.
