background apps
[/ˈbækɡraʊnd ˈæps/]
nounpl: background apps
aplicativos em segundo plano
1. Software applications that run on a device while other applications are in the foreground, often consuming system resources without direct user interaction
Close unnecessary background apps to improve your phone's battery life.
Feche aplicativos desnecessários em segundo plano para melhorar a duração da bateria do seu telefone.
2. Programs executing on a computer or mobile device that operate without being visible on the screen
Many background apps continue to send data even when you're not using them.
Muitos aplicativos em segundo plano continuam enviando dados mesmo quando você não os está usando.
This is primarily technical terminology used in both Brazilian and American digital contexts. In Brazil, the English term 'background apps' is frequently used even in Portuguese-language discussions, though 'aplicativos em segundo plano' is the formal translation. This reflects Brazil's tech-savvy culture and widespread use of English in IT sectors. The term became especially relevant with smartphone proliferation after 2010.
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