“If your iPhone’s feeling a bit slower than usual, it could be due to a number of causes. But if you notice it sluggishly moving from app to app and struggling whenever you open a new browser tab, it’s probably time to clear your phone’s cache.”
Apple Releases New MagSafe Charger Firmware [Updated]
“Apple today released updated firmware for the MagSafe Charger that’s compatible with iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 models that have magnets inside. The new firmware is version 10M229, up from 9M5069. Note that in the Settings app, you’ll see a version number rather than the firmware number.”
Stop Closing Apps on Your iPhone
“If you constantly close apps on your iPhone while attempting to speed things up or save battery life, you’re doing the opposite and making your iPhone perform worse. Here’s why. Many people might be familiar with how apps run on a Mac or a Windows PC.”
How to stop iPhone apps from asking you to rate and review
“How about never — is never good for you? If you’ve ever used an iPhone, chances are you’ve been prompted by one of the many random apps you’ve downloaded over the years to rate and review it on Apple’s App Store.”
Google Messages may soon show iMessage reactions as emoji [Update: Rolling out]
“The latest update to Google Messages prepares for a new way to handle the annoying iMessage reaction messages often seen in mixed group chats. Update: This feature has already begun rolling out for some, allowing us to see it in action.”
Leaked photo of Meta’s upcoming smartwatch reveals Apple Watch-esque design
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More than 90% of iPhone users are still loyal to Apple
“It looks like loyalty in the smartphone market still remains high overall. According to new data from research firm Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (via 9to5Mac), over 90% of iPhone users are still loyal to Apple’s smartphone in the third quarter of 2021.”
Google Photos ‘Locked Folder’ Feature for Pixel Phones Coming to iOS
“Google Photos users on iPhone and iPad will soon be able to lock their most sensitive images in a special passcode-protected folder, thanks to a new feature coming to the iOS app (via The Verge).”
Apple earned $1 billion every day this financial year
“Apple CEO Tim Cook has confirmed that the company earned $366 billion in the last financial year, meaning the company earned $1 billion every single day. Apple reported record revenue in Q4, despite supply constraints, of $83.4 billion, up 29% from the year before.”
Apple releases iOS 12.5.5 for older iPhones and iPads with ‘important security updates’
“Apple is rolling out iOS 12.5.5 to older iPhone and iPad models today. The company says the update includes notable security fixes and improvements, and is recommended for all users.”
