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Batteries on mobile devices drained more quickly by apps which are free, researchers say
Mar 20th, 2012
Free apps are all well and good when you're looking to save a few bucks, but new research suggests they might have you reaching for the battery charger more often than you would if you were using paid apps. And then there's the long-term implications regarding battery life to consider too. The culprit? Why, those pesky ads, of course. (Source: Digital Trends) -
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