If you have a small monthly data allowance, it's important that you don't go over that. Here's how to prevent apps from using up all your iPhone data.

Just install My Data Manager (Free) and allow it to track the data your apps use. At any time, you can open up Data Manager and take a look at how many megabytes (or gigabytes) any app is using.

Left unchanged, those settings can cause your phone to slurp up all of your plan's allowed data even if you're swiping and tapping conservatively. Find the following settings and change them.

If you're facing higher bills or find your data speeds being throttled due to excessive usage, here's what you can do to curb apps using data in the background.

UNLESS you're blessed with unlimited data, you've probably found yourself nervously wondering if you're about to get stung by a huge phone bill for sending you friend one Facebook message too many ...

Does your iPhone keep running out of cellular/mobile data before your allowance is reset each month? There are a number of reasons why your iPhone might be using too much data and lots of ways to ...

Data overages from your wireless carrier can add up quickly. Here’s how to keep your bill under control.

Major phone carriers track your personal data and some sell it for targeted advertising. Here's how to protect your data.

Some apps take advantage of background data. Jack Wallen shows you how to disable this in certain apps and prevent your data from being gobbled up.

While background apps may not use your phone's resources on their own, Android phones and iPhones will refresh background apps periodically by default. This uses your phone's battery and your data.

T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon all collect and share customer data. Here is how to opt out of some of those programs.

Your phone knows where you are standing or sitting at this moment. Most people know that. How else could you use GPS? While location tracking is essential for directions, it also helps big tech ...