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Are Instagram, Facebook, and Snapchat Killing Your Battery?

PSafe Newsroom — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 13:00:33 +0000

If you find that your phone’s battery is constantly dying on you, then you may want to look into your phone’s battery usage by app. Are Instagram, Facebook, and Snapchat responsible for your dead battery?

Whether or not they’re the reason, the best way to keep your battery from dying is to take advantage of dfndr’s powerpro. powerpro will make your phone battery last longer by allowing you to see which of your phone’s applications are using the most energy. It can then close the apps that are draining your battery, and offer suggestions for improving your phone’s battery life.

Instagram
You may be wondering how Instagram can be draining your battery even when you’re not using it that often. Many people are not aware that, even though they aren’t looking at Instagram, it is still running in the background. The only way to be sure that Instagram isn’t running in the background is to fully close the app instead of just exiting it. Another aspect of Instagram that could be draining your battery is the location feature. If you have given Instagram permission to your location, then Instagram will be constantly searching for your location even when you’re not using the app. The best way to get rid of this is by going to the Instagram permissions and turning off location.

Facebook
One reason Facebook is draining so much battery is because the app is constantly updating with new information behind the scenes. In order to stop Facebook from draining your battery, you need to turn off the “background app refresh” permission. This “background app refresh” is the reason that every app, particularly social media and news apps, are constantly updating with new information. By turning this off, this will save you battery. App developers like to have frequent updates, so apps like Facebook could be secretly updating all day and draining your battery life.

Snapchat
A great way to reduce how much battery Snapchat is using is by turning Snapchat on “Travel Mode” in the app’s settings. By turning it to travel mode, Snapchat will run less in the background and save you battery. Another thing that really drains your battery is using the snapchat camera all day. The camera uses a ton of battery life and can really drain your phone battery if you have it open for long periods of time throughout the day.

Tips on Charging Your Phone When Traveling Internationally

PSafe Newsroom — Sat, 26 Aug 2017 13:00:11 +0000

Traveling is a whole lot of fun, but traversing foreign streets and trying to make a plane, train, or dinner reservation on time becomes significantly more difficult if your phone suddenly dies on you. While it is important to buy various types of converters to deal with the myriad of plugs from around the world, making sure your phone’s battery remains healthy is equally as important. A battery that is often overcharged will quickly become a liability as your phone dies more and more quickly. Click here to use the total charge feature to prevent overcharging your device:

While traveling in foreign countries, there’s not always an easy place to charge your phone, so wherever you’re staying is often your most reliable option. Before you go to a foreign country, make sure you have the proper outlet converter. While some countries use the Type A plug — i.e. the two-prong plug commonly used in the U.S. (as well as Mexico and Japan) — most European countries use Type C, E, and F, all of which have rounded prongs. Purchasing the proper converter will allow you to charge your phone safely and quickly while abroad.

Still, even a fully charged battery can drain quickly if your phone doesn’t have a long battery life. Having a strong battery will allow longer excursions away from assured outlets, which means more exploration and fun for you. While keeping your battery charged while abroad is essential, a lot of the work is done on a daily basis in your own home before the trip. There is no way to make a battery magically better, but keeping a watchful eye on charges is a necessary step in order to not wear your battery down. Luckily, total charge will assist you in your everyday battery life.

total charge will carefully monitor your phone as it charges, sending you notifications when it is time to unplug it. This will prevent you from overcharging your phone, which can be harmful to its battery. By making sure you never leave your battery over- or undercharged, you can prolong its life. You’ll also feel safer stepping away from your charger and into the streets, parks, or forests of whatever beautiful city you find yourself in.

Of course, if you ever find yourself with a dead phone, step into a nearby cafe and ask if you can use a charger. More often than not, people will turn out to be friendly and excited to help out someone visiting their town. Just don’t forget to buy a coffee while you wait, and thank them for their help!

Ways You’re Reducing the Lifespan of Your Phone’s Battery

PSafe Newsroom — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 21:03:06 +0000

No matter who you are or what you do, you need an Android battery you can count on. Some days it seems like it drains so fast. Are you breaking the following battery don’ts? Here are 5 ways you could be reducing your battery’s lifespan.

Range of Temperatures
If you throw your smartphone on the passenger seat while using Bluetooth and a streaming music service, is your phone stuck in the sun the whole time? If so, you may cause your phone to overheat, not only shutting down your phone (and your direction app), but potentially damaging your phone’s battery in the process. A cold environment won’t help your battery last either. Your phone’s charge will decrease while you are in the cold. Yes, it is temporary, but frequent cold won’t do it any favors.

Bad or Poor Signals
When you are in an area with a spotty signal, your phone is probably working really hard to find you a better connection. Switch to airplane mode to prevent a drain on your battery. Just remember to turn it on again when you get back to civilization.

Notifications Galore
Do you allow every app you’ve ever downloaded to send you notifications? If so, you may want to rethink that decision. Every time an app has something to tell you, there’s a good chance you will want to check it out. Doing so won’t do your Android’s battery any favors. Sort through your list of app notifications and only allow the apps you actually need.

Android Battery Drain
Now that you know what not to do, you can keep your phone better charged and ready for anything. Just make sure to install PowerPRO by PSafe so you know where you stand when it comes to your cell’s battery life.