Foreground Services in Android- At first, you likely thought the same.
Foreground, background, and bound services in Android describe system treatment, not behavior while running. Yes, the terms itself are misleading. If you have not worked with services then you must have assumed that background service runs while app is terminated and foreground service works when app is visible to user, but the twist is…..,it is totally opposite of what you have assumed. So, grab your favorite cup of coffee, get comfortable, and let’s deep dive into the world of Foreground Services.
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OVERVIEW
In Android, foreground services are essential for running tasks that are crucial to an application’s functionality, even when the user is not directly interacting with the app. Unlike background services, foreground services maintain higher priority and are less likely to be terminated by the system when resources are low. They are ideal for ongoing tasks like music playback, GPS tracking, or uploading/downloading files, where the user expects the task to continue without interruption even when the application is terminated which means it is swiped away from the recent tabs.
