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Google Map draining iPhone 6 Plus battery life
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Even using GPS in Apple Maps drains battery too, but I have no idea if it's any better than Google Maps.
Constant screen backlighting and CPU use will eat the battery. The backlighting likely uses more power than anything on your phone.
Most who use their phone for navigation, use a power cord.
Most who use their phone for navigation, use a power cord.
Yes exactly. Almost everyone I know has an iPhone charger in their car and just plug it in during navigation.
To the OP, yes the GPS being constantly working and following your location, Google Maps will kill your battery pretty rapidly if not plugged in.
Google maps or any other navigation app requires constant processor use, sending and receiving of data, and the display being on. It's a very power demanding feature on any device.
Yes, Which is why I turn down the brightness on the screen. That will help the battery draining. Also, you can also turn on the Do Not Disturb mode which will stop the notifications chiming in. When I'm near my destination I plug my phone into a power source.
Someone needs to make a powered cradle you can slip you phone in to keep it in easy site and reach while being powered by the car's power.
Lock screen integration and sleeping the screen unless prompted for a turn most likely helps with this.
I guess chalk that up to another advantage of using Apple Maps as it's more energy efficient.
