Twitist Forums
Does more apps on the palm pixi take up the battery faster? - Printable Version

+- Twitist Forums (http://twitist.com)
+-- Forum: Facebook forums (/forum-14.html)
+--- Forum: Facebook apps (/forum-22.html)
+--- Thread: Does more apps on the palm pixi take up the battery faster? (/thread-67112.html)



Does more apps on the palm pixi take up the battery faster? - Maverick Garcia - 03-03-2013 08:48 AM

I downloaded a bunch of free apps (games) on my mom's phone and she says that her battery is running out faster because I downloaded those. She said because its taking up the memory >_> I honestly feel she's wrong and that just apps on the phone won't take up battery because they aren't being runned, but she said she never had the problem before I added the games. Maybe she's using it more, or something, but the above question, is it true?


- Roy Sutton - 03-03-2013 08:56 AM

Unless you're running the apps they do not use up the battery. Some things to check for battery drain:

o Running apps that use a lot of data or use it frequently (Facebook, for example).
o Checking e-mail accounts too frequently.
o As batteries age they lose capacity. Not sure how old it is but you can also look at a battery with increased capacity (Seidio makes one -- might make a nice present!)
o If it's a Pixi Plus use WiFi whenever at a hot spot. When you won't be near one, turn off WiFi.
o Bluetooth takes battery. If you don't use Bluetooth, make sure it's disabled

There are several tips on battery life at http://www.webosroundup.com Take a look!