

To give you a fluid experience, many apps ping servers in the background to keep their content updated. You also have the option to choose "Do not auto-update apps," but it's less preferable, since you'll have to remember to update apps manually. Here, be sure that "Auto-update apps over Wi-Fi only" is selected. Head to the Google Play store and tap Menu > Settings > Auto-update apps. The good intentions are there, but most times, the conveniences these practices bring don't outweigh the depleted data reserves. They're checking for updates, running ads, and refreshing your user content in the background. Whether you're actively using them or not, apps love to eat up data.
