Some apps may even prefetch content in the background by downloading the data ahead of time (before a user requests it). However, data syncing may contribute more to background activity.

Google will soon require that Android apps on the Play Store let you delete account data in-app and on the web.

Google will soon force apps that require account creation to make it easier to wipe our data directly in the app or through a web-based portal.

The tech giant stresses that this does not mean developers can’t distribute outside of the Play Store through other app ...