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Q: Does whatsapp need background app refresh ? What kind of common apps actually need/don't need it ?

Am new to iPhone. I use my phone mostly for social media like whatsapp, facebook, youtube. I read all over the web that turning off background app refresh will improve battery life. I am just totally confused turning off for which apps will actually improve battery life, which kind of apps actually need/don't need it.. ?

iPhone 6s, iOS 9.2

Posted on Jan 6, 2016 6:20 AM

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Q: Does whatsapp need background app refresh ? What kind of common apps actually need/don't need it ?

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  • by Kilgore-Trout,Apple recommended

    Kilgore-Trout Kilgore-Trout Jan 6, 2016 6:32 AM in response to vaikunth1991
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    Jan 6, 2016 6:32 AM in response to vaikunth1991

    Background app refresh permits an app to refresh its contents/data when it is not currently in use. How much turning this off for specific apps actually improved battery performance depends on the app. Turning it off  does not make apps unusable, it just means a slight delay when to switch to one in updating its data.

     

    About Multitasking on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

     

    Use Background App Refresh

    After you switch to a different app, some apps run for a short period of time before they're set to a suspended state. Apps that are in a suspended state aren’t actively in use, open, or taking up system resources. With Background App Refresh, suspended apps can check for updates and new content.

    If you want suspended apps to check for new content, go to Settings > General > Background App Refresh and turn on Background App Refresh. If you quit an app from the app switcher, it might not be able to run or check for new content before you open it again.

    You might test it by turning off WhatsApp and seeing if you notice a difference. You can always turn it back on.

  • by vaikunth1991,

    vaikunth1991 vaikunth1991 Jan 9, 2016 7:41 AM in response to Kilgore-Trout
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    Jan 9, 2016 7:41 AM in response to Kilgore-Trout

    thank you very much got somewhat a clear idea now