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		hueving on May 3, 2017 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Twilio stock plummets as major client Uber distanc... When using WiFi your cell radio is still on. The only time having wifi off has been a detriment to my battery is in crappy cell coverage.

thaumasiotes on May 3, 2017 [–]

Your cell radio is only still on if you leave it on. I've spent plenty of time in airplane mode with wifi enabled for battery reasons.

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