Streaming and video calls consume significant amounts of data, and other apps may continue to use data in the background. Even if you have one of the best value data plans, keeping an eye on your data ...

Google Play services is responsible for a slew of features on Android devices, and there’s now a way to see how much data is being used. A recent update to Google Play services introduced a data usage ...

Phone and Android users can reduce battery drain and data usage by restricting Background App Refresh to Wi-Fi connections instead of mobile networks.

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If you haven't got an unlimited plan on your phone, you'll need to keep an eye on your mobile data use each month. You don't want to run out right when you need it the most or get hit with extra ...

Every day, we tap and swipe on our favorite apps without a second thought. But have we ever paused to consider what happens to our data in the process? From social media platforms to fitness trackers, ...

A hot potato: Apple's infamous "walled garden" approach is often cited as an example of limiting consumer freedom, but it seems the Android ecosystem is erecting restrictive fences as well. The most ...