Ideally, this means that those background apps are NOT impacting the function of your device at all. Read further for more on background app refresh. These apps are still in a suspended state but continue to update using background refresh.

The exception is apps that frequently refresh in the background–like weather, mail, navigation, and similar apps that routinely pull and update data. Think of background apps like a cache–information that’s kept in a suspended state AND NOT using any battery or system resources. When working correctly, most apps aren’t taking up much or any memory when sitting in the background. Apple still doesn’t include the ability to close all apps in iOS and all its iOS-running devices (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch.) The main reason iOS does not include this close all option is Apple’s tight control of its multitasking ecosystem. Some folks were hoping for a close all apps button in iOS11 (also called the kill-all option). Maintain this hold and swipe up towards the top of the screen. Second, press and hold on any app’s preview in the App Switcher. Or if you have multitasking gestures turned on, open the app switch screen by quickly swiping upwards on your iPad’s screen with four or more fingers. Not Sure How To Close A Multitasking App?Ĭlosing apps on your iPad is a two-step processįirst, bring up your app switcher by pressing Home twice.Looking for an easy way to switch between apps on your iPad? Switching Apps is Easier Than Ever!.Closing apps on your iPad is a two-step process.

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