Stefan Mileschin

Windows allows desktop apps to remain running whether they’re visible or not, while Apple’s iOS only allows apps to perform a few limited tasks in the background. Android sits somewhere in between — apps running in the foreground are prioritized, but apps have much more freedom to run in the background than they do on iOS.

We’ll take a look at exactly how Android is managing the apps and processes running on your phone or tablet, demystifying what’s going on in the background.

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