Why does snapchat use so much battery?

We've all had those days where we've had to deal with no phone because Snapchat has used so much battery.

But why does Snapchat use so much battery? Well, when you think about it, it's pretty obvious. We take photos and video with it, and then expect it to spread these to our friends via the internet. These are some of the most battery-guzzling tasks you can do on your phone or iPod!

And now with the new 'Here' feature, you can instant message and video chat with your friends in real time, which will use even more battery.

There are some ways to stop Snapchat from using so much battery though:

1. Only use Snapchat where you know you have a strong wifi connection which will not keep cutting out, to stop your device from having to work harder.
2. Close all other apps when using Snapchat.
3. Turn off notifications for it. Just get into the habit of checking Snapchat only a few times a day... It is possible!
4. Turn down the brightness of your device's screen. It really is unnecessary to have it turned right up most of the time, let alone when using Snapchat...