Detecting user settings for Background App Refresh in iOS 7

Question

Starting with iOS 7, Apple\'s Multitasking APIs allow apps to run in three new Background Modes: Background fetch, Remote notification content, and Background transfer servi

Answer 1

Updated for Swift 3 and iOS10:

switch UIApplication.shared.backgroundRefreshStatus {
case .available:
    print("Refresh available")
case .denied:
    print("Refresh denied")
case .restricted:
    print("Refresh restricted")
}