We all perform this iPhone maintenance ritual, but it's a mythical waste of time that's been around for years. Reading time 3 minutes Apple users seem unanimously convinced that closing background ...

Your iPhone is packed with powerful features, but many of them are quietly running in the background—influencing how your phone looks, feels, and performs every day. From animations to location ...

Background activity can drain your battery and use your mobile data without you seeing it happen. Apps refresh in the background to keep content updated, which helps you pick up where you left off.