I have it off. I like seeing what apps have an update and see what the update is before installing it.
Background App Refresh helps apps run in the background more efficiently. That's it! Turning it off does not stop apps from running in the background.
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.
Yes, but it does restrict the sorts of things that can happen when an app is in the background. See https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202070
I see that, but that won't have much affect either way in regards to the battery. That's what most people are concerned about. And the apps will do the same as soon as they're launched.
I leave Background App Refresh on for all of the stock apps. I trust Apple in that they won't let any of their apps abuse the battery. When I view the battery usage the reported background time for all the built-in apps is about 5 minutes in the last 24 hours. Hardly significant.
3rd party apps, however, I turn it off unless it is a messaging or email app. I also make sure that no 3rd party apps have "Always" location access enabled.
Some apps also don't deserve the privilege of Background App Refresh ... Facebook is one notable example.
Nice article in basic language for "app background refresh"
Background App Refresh Explained in Layman's Terms ? Solution Owl
Nice article in basic language for "app background refresh"
Background App Refresh Explained in Layman's Terms ? Solution Owl
Interesting. I learned something today. Still keeping it off for Facebook though.
Background App Refresh helps apps run in the background more efficiently. That's it! Turning it off does not stop apps from running in the background. Apps that need to run in the background do so regardless of whether BAR is enabled or not. Using Background App Refresh does not run the battery down. I leave all my apps toggled on for BAR.
Interesting. I learned something today. Still keeping it off for Facebook though.
I stopped using FB about 18-months ago.. so I don't even have it or messenger on my phone. I dropped all social media except for Work Stuff, and only use that on the office computer for marketing. All of it is gone, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, etc.. got some of my life back.