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Your iPhone battery should last you from morning until night — no exceptions. But that isn’t always the case. There are times when you may notice your phone is running exceptionally slow. This doesn’t automatically mean you need to run out and buy a new phone battery — but it does mean you may need to part with a few apps that aren’t doing your device any favors.
Delete these apps ASAP to save your iPhone battery, according to a tech expert.
Facebook does SO much — like auto playing videos, constantly updating you with statuses, photos, and links to articles — and more. It’s no surprise that a busy bee app like Facebook is also a well-known battery killer. If you check your Settings and Battery to see which apps have consumed the most battery power, there’s a solid chance Facebook is way up there — and it’s enough to consider getting rid of the app and using the social media site via a browser.
Facebook Messenger
Like Facebook, Messenger is a battery drainer.
According to Lifewire: “ … you can keep your Facebook and Messenger apps updated, hoping for the partial solution proposed by FB to work for you.
A much better option, performance-wise, is to squarely uninstall both the Facebook and Messenger apps and use your browser to access your Facebook account. It will work just like on your computer. Sure it will not have the finesse that the app provided, which it was made for, but at least, you are sure to save at least a fifth of your battery life.”
Zombie Apps
Zombie apps are apps that constantly run in the background — whether you’ve recently used them or not. Whether your zombie app is Candy Crush or a seemingly innocent flashlight app, if it’s not essential, it may be worth your while to chuck it.
According to Popular Mechanics: “Get out a piece of paper and write down a list of the apps you regularly use and find essential to your daily life. Wipe whatever doesn't make the list. You'll free up your battery and mitigate any possible cyber threats from apps you aren't using anyway.”
Google Maps
Before you go and delete Google Maps, which is a VERY helpful app, but also a battery drainer, tech experts at Kim Komando provide helpful advice on how to stop the map from updating itself when it’s not in use.
Open Settings and scroll down to Google Maps.
Tap on Location and choose between Never, Ask Next Time, While Using the App or Always.
After adjusting the Location setting, tap Google Maps on the top left of the screen, then choose Notifications.
Toggle Allow Notifications off to keep the device from sending unnecessary notifications to your device.
