Do you have a habit of "closing" apps running in the background on your phone, hoping it'll improve performance or save battery life? If so, you should probably stop, because it's doing more harm than ...

Smartphones have come a long way in the level of convenience they have to offer. You have several instant messaging apps like WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger that let you connect with your loved ones ...

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 ...

Jon Gilbert is a Features Writer for Android Police. I've covered Android since 2021, focusing on writing features and guides about Android apps and features that directly affect users. I've attended ...

The idea that closing background apps saves battery life is a widespread misconception. In reality, modern smartphones, whether running Android or iOS, are designed to manage background tasks ...

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 ...

How many apps do you have running in the background on your Android device? Don't worry—you're not alone if you have several. For instance, right now, I only have three apps open, including the ...

Android 14 introduces targeted privacy updates that change how your smartphone handles data, app permissions, and background activity. Everyday users may notice both visible changes in permission ...

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...

I am an author and features writer at Android Police. I primarily writes guides, how-tos, and roundups on the latest smartphone apps and features for Android Police since joining the team in early ...