Our list breaks down the primary causes of background data consumption while also highlighting hidden ones that can be difficult to detect on your Android tablet or phone.

Expert Tip: Tip You can also restrict background data usage. From the app's settings, go to Mobile data usage or Mobile data to turn off background data.

While all Android services consume power, in the case of location services, how fast it drains the battery depends on a few ...

Both Android and iPhone devices let you check data usage and which apps are the worst offenders so it's worth checking to see ...

Disable background data for apps you rarely use by navigating to the app settings or your phone’s data usage menu. Turn off data sharing for personalized ads and diagnostics in Google settings.