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Re:Facebook drains users' cellphone batteries intentionally ... by jimmaswell on Sunday January 29, 2023 @07:31AM (#34567499)
"load just one image across some small % of the user base" sounds harmless, especially while the app is open. Different world from intentional draining.
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Re:Facebook drains users' cellphone batteries intentionally ... by Linosaurus on Sunday January 29, 2023 @08:38AM (#34567959)
Running it until the battery drains say 30% probably gives more useful data than once. And much less harmless.
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