Is it worth it to buy the paid version of an app if you can download another version for free? If you value your battery life, it very well could be.
A new study conducted by researchers at Purdue University found that 65% to 75% of the energy used by free apps is committed to user tracking, downloading ads and uploading user information. That means only 25% to %35 of the energy is used for performing tasks like, you know, actually running the app’s core function.
http://techland.time.com/2012/03/19/new-study-shows-that-free-apps-are-killing-your-battery/
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