7 Reasons Your Smartphone Battery Dies So Quickly

3. Using power-intensive apps

If you scroll through your Facebook all day, check the weather every hour, or use apps that need your GPS location, you’re going to have to charge your phone every few hours. These apps use up lots of power and while you can use them from time to time, it’s a good idea not to use them all the time and to close them after you’re done with them. The same goes for using the camera, playing games or watching videos on your phone.