NETIZENS are disclosing which apps eat up the most battery on their phones – and there seems to be one common answer.
Tech fans flocked to a thread on Reddit to share which apps consumed the most power on their iPhones.
“Camera app,” one user proclaimed, nodding to a built-in iOS feature.
“It’s the worst when out on a long day taking a lot of photos and videos, so that’s why I want better battery life.”
“(Apple) Music and TikTok, I love a good doom scroll when I am home before bed,” another user quipped.
While the name “YouTube” cropped up frequently, one app drowned the others out.
“I would take an educated guess and say it’s both Facebook and Facebook Messenger,” one Redditor began.
“If anyone knows how to restrict battery usage by these apps as much as possible I am all ears.”
Other netizens echoed this concern.
“I have to say that for me it’s the Facebook app,” another wrote before expressing his dismay that Facebook Lite was not available in the app store.
The Lite version uses less data and functions under all network conditions.
However, it is only available for download through the Google Play Store, meaning iPhone users must default to the browser version.
The Facebook app’s drain on battery power has been a common gripe for years – and with around 3 billion active users worldwide, it is safe to say tons of users have been dealing with it.
It is important to understand why the application is among the worst offenders. For starters, the app constantly refreshes in the background, eating up lots of data.
You can limit this function by toggling off “Background App Refresh,” which can be found under “General” in “Settings.”
The app’s autoplay feature for videos is equally power-hungry. Luckily, this function can be disabled in the Facebook app.
Simply navigate to “Settings & Privacy” in the menu, then select “Media,” followed by “Media and Contacts.”
You will find the option to turn the feature off under “Autoplay.”
Another possible solution is disabling notifications, which put a surprising amount of strain on your battery.
The “Notifications” button can be found in your phone’s settings and easily switched off.
Lastly, it is important to check your permissions. Apps that use your Facebook account to log in may be contacting Facebook in the background, shortening battery life.
Head to the menu in the Facebook app and tap the gear icon. Under “Permissions,” select “Apps and Websites,” which will display a list.
From there, you can opt to remove the apps and sites you no longer want to use Facebook to log in.
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Temporarily deactivating your account is really easy – and you can log back in at any time to undo it:
Facebook has a special page for permanent account deletion, which you can find below:
It’s worth noting that you can also download a copy of your information from Facebook as a back-up:
