Grumpy Old Geeks Topics Background app tracking Topic Background app tracking 2 mentions in 1 episode The speakers discuss trackers in mobile apps and data sent while the apps run in the background. Mentions 349: Pika-Poo Jun 1, 2019 41:10 trackers on your phones. And when apps phone home while you're taking a nap 42:32 I specifically go through and don't allow background refresh on any app.