Carl T. Holscher is a compiler, writer, tinkerer, coder, designer, thinker living in Bethesda, MD.
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Put simply: you do not have to manage background tasks on iOS. The system handles almost every case for you and well written audio, GPS, VOIP, Newsstand and accessory apps will handle the rest.
Fraser Speirs - Blog - Misconceptions About iOS Multitasking
I knew the “genius” at the bar was BSing me when he said my no responsive home button was due to the apps “running” on my phone.
This is good advice. The entire article gets into the technical explanation behind why this is true but the take away is you don’t need to manually close your iOS apps unless they’re misbehaving.
