Open apps on an iPhone can drain battery and decrease the speed of the device. By closing the apps it will increase the longevity of your device.
Prerequisites: Must own a hand-held Apple product
Difficulty Level: Member
Estimated Time: < 1 minute
Expected Outcome: Apps can be closed
Tools Required: N/A
Steps to Perform
1. Check what type of Apple device you have
a. For one with an actual home button follow steps 2-3 (Shown as a .gif on the Right)
b. For a newer iPhone (10 and up) that does not have a home button, follow steps 4-5 (Shown as a .gif on the Left)
2. Double click the home button
3. Swipe up on the apps that you wish to close
a. Note that steps 2-3 can also be used for iPads and other Apple devices with a physical home button
4. Swipe up from the bottom and to the right
5. Swipe up on the apps that you wish to close