EXPERTS have warned iPhone users to remove two types of apps that can deplete their device’s battery life.
If you find your iPhone constantly losing power after you just charged it, your apps might be to blame.
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It shouldn’t come as a shock that some apps consume much more battery life than others.
This is due to a number of reasons, such as location tracking and background processes.
Two apps, in particular, that can waste a lot of your device’s battery life include antivirus apps and widgets.
ANTIVIRUS APPS
You may be surprised to see antivirus apps on this list because they are meant to protect your device.
However, your iPhone already comes packed with several powerful antivirus tools.
As such, adding any more would just be redundant and energy-expending for your device – and it wouldn’t keep it any safer.
“While it’s essential to protect your iPhone from potential threats, antivirus apps designed for iPhones are generally unnecessary due to the stringent security measures implemented by Apple,” tech expert Drew Romero from tkxel.com explained.
“These apps can consume system resources and slow down your device,” Romero added.
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Therefore, removing them from your device can help it to perform better and retain more battery.
WIDGET-HEAVY APPS
Another group of apps that use a lot of battery life are widgets, such as weather or news apps.
That’s because they are constantly updating and, as a result, consuming system resources to display real-time information.
“Removing or minimizing the number of widget-heavy apps can help improve your iPhone’s performance,” Romero says.
“It’s important to note that the impact of app deletion on performance can vary depending on your specific device model, iOS version, and individual usage patterns,” Romero added.
“Regularly evaluating and removing unnecessary apps, especially those identified above, can contribute to a smoother and faster iPhone experience.”
