Whether you're using social media, streaming videos, or perusing the internet, there are several ways to burn through your monthly data allowance on your phone. Few of us are fortunate enough to have ...

Whether you own the latest iPhone or one of the Android smartphones, there's a good chance you use more than a few apps daily. From checking the weather to keeping yourself entertained with a game, ...

Apps running in the background, performing tasks you don't need, is a major drain on your data Background App Refresh allows the apps on your iPhone to automatically search for new information even if ...

Every day, we tap and swipe on our favorite apps without a second thought. But have we ever paused to consider what happens to our data in the process? From social media platforms to fitness trackers, ...

These range from simple phone settings adjustments to more advanced techniques, such as choosing the cheapest data subscription plans. Many apps run in the background and consume data even when not ...

Android users can now easily track which apps are consuming the most mobile data. The Times of India's 'Hack of the Day' series reveals how to monitor app data usage and manage it effectively. Learn ...

Google Play services is responsible for a slew of features on Android devices, and there’s now a way to see how much data is being used. A recent update to Google Play services introduced a data usage ...

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Pranay Parab is an independent tech journalist based in Mumbai, India. He covers tech for Lifehacker, and specializes in tutorials and in-depth features. As an independent journalist, I travel a fair ...

Have you ever been shocked by a sky-high bill after traveling without a proper data plan? This is a common experience, often referred to as "bill shock." Every action you take on your phone, from ...