Instead of using Facebook app (say) I use safari and add to home screen the Facebook will it improve the battery life as there would be no notifications in the background and also save space as I would not install the app ?

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Instead of using Facebook app (say) I use safari and add to home screen the Facebook will it improve the battery life as there would be no notifications in the background and also save space as I would not install the app ?

Instead of using Facebook app (say) I use safari and add to home screen the Facebook will it improve the battery life as there would be no notifications in the background and also save space as I would not install the app ? in other words is add to home screen better than the app itself from performance point of view?

iPhone 6, iOS 8.4.1

Posted on Sep 2, 2015 8:13 AM

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Sep 2, 2015 10:20 AM in response to Saraappleforum

If you turn off background app refresh and notifications for the FB app, the difference will be minimal. The app isn't very big. It's really a matter of personal preference.

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