Social Media's Hidden Battery Drain

Your phone battery drops faster than your motivation because social media apps are designed

to keep you hooked, constantly refreshing content in the background even when you're not actively using

them. TikTok and Instagram drain power by loading endless videos, tracking your location,

and sending notifications nonstop. That morning scroll might feel like five minutes,

but your phone is working overtime processing data, connecting to servers, and keeping your

screen bright. The real kicker is that lithium batteries lose capacity over time,

so an older phone hits that panic mode percentage even faster. Next time you're

at thirty percent by noon, check your screen time stats and you'll see exactly where