Apps help you stay connected and can improve your daily efficiency -- that is, as long as they don't drain your phone's battery first.
As apps become more sophisticated, they tend to become battery hogs, too. Social media, email and other applications eat up power and memory much faster than we'd like. But there are plenty of free "lite" versions you can use as alternatives to your favorites. They may not have all the bells and whistles you're used to, but they will help extend your battery life.
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We've compiled a list of seven simpler versions of our favorite apps so you don't have to worry about your battery or memory. Check them out below.
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