When should you use Foreground services in Android development?

Foreground services in Android are used for tasks that are noticeable to the user and require immediate attention. You should use a foreground service when you need to perform long-running operations that may take significant time and cannot be paused, especially when the user is actively engaged with the app. Some common use cases include:

• Music playback
• File downloads/uploads
• Location tracking
• Data synchronization
• Notifications for ongoing tasks

Foreground services help ensure that your task is less likely to be interrupted by the Android operating system, and they provide a persistent notification to inform users about the ongoing processes.