Go to Settings, select an app, and use Force Stop to stop it from running. On Pixel phones, turn off Allow background usage; on Galaxy phones, choose Restricted to save battery. Developer options show ...

While you're out and about, you may notice your mobile data being consumed at a faster rate with certain apps in use. Not all apps are created equally, and while some can be blamed for unoptimized ...

Rahul Naskar has years of experience writing news and features related to Android, phones, and apps. Outside the tech world, he follows global events and developments shaping the world of geopolitics.

Apps running in the background, performing tasks you don't need, is a major drain on your data Background App Refresh allows the apps on your iPhone to automatically search for new information even if ...