Good news, Android users. Google is going to step in and help you find the perpetrators. Google just announced the launch of ...

Android users may soon know exactly which apps drain their phone battery, as Google Play prepares to introduce automatic background activity alerts.

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 ...

Google will begin clamping down on Android apps that drain a smartphone battery. The Play Store will begin showing warnings ...

A deep dive into The Android Resource Economy, a scrapped reimagining of how Android manages background apps using macroeconomic principles.

From its earliest incarnations, Android has always supported background apps. Granted, they would wreck your battery in the early days and slow down your phone. Things have gotten better, but there's ...

If you have a Galaxy phone, you can also put unused apps to sleep. Go to Settings > Battery and device care > Battery > Background usage limits, and you’ll find the options to put apps to sleep or ...

In this digital age, mobile applications play an integral role in our everyday activities. However, it’s not uncommon for some of these applications to persist on your device, even after you’ve ...

Android apps often have the tendency to auto-start without user permission, which can lead to battery drain, performance issues, and unnecessary background activity. To regain control over your device ...