Do you close your apps?

Garz

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I close them all once or twice a day. Too many apps open can cause the iphone to run a tad bit slower or cause battery to drain just a bit faster
 

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What about data usage?

If the app is running data like Pandora, then yes. Also, apps can run data if they have a auto refresh like twitter or something. But otherwise, not normally. Closing them is the best safe bet
 

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I definitely close most apps when I'm not running them.



You'll get more battery life out of it! I'm sure that your phone would be quicker too.
 

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This reminds me of the task-killer debate on Android. If it makes you feel better to close the apps, then by all means, do so. However, the OS does a good job of managing memory and killing apps as needed.
 

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I'm a nzai, and i close my apps after use....

Is there a benefit to this? Battery? data usage? speed?

Every other day or so I go through and close apps that I used that I know I only use once in awhile to free up RAM. If something crazy happens or I feel the system is dragging I go and close them all (sometimes reboot too) to get it back to butter smooth.
 

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I usually close mine right after I am done using whatever App I just had open. I always thought that it helped the battery run more efficiently.
 

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Potentially stupid question from a newb...how do you close the apps? Is that a jailbreak only thing or standard feature.
 

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Potentially stupid question from a newb...how do you close the apps? Is that a jailbreak only thing or standard feature.

double tap home button and hold the app icon in the tray there til wiggles and hit red minus sign in corner.

i realize while i dont close my apps ever i usually turn my phone off and on about every 2 days
 
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