The procedure to completely exit an application on Apple’s mobile operating system, iOS, involves more than simply returning to the home screen. Terminating an app ensures that it no longer consumes system resources in the background. An example of this action is when a user swipes up from the bottom of the screen (or presses the home button twice on older devices) to access the app switcher and then swipes up on the app’s preview to close it.
Properly ending applications offers several advantages, including improved battery life, enhanced system performance, and increased privacy by preventing background data usage. Historically, users have relied on this action to resolve instances of unresponsive applications or to conserve power when applications are not actively in use. Prior to iOS managing background processes more efficiently, manually closing applications was considered a necessary step for optimal device operation.
