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Comment: Grammatical fixes and added new OS features to manage storage

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If you notice decreased speed/performance of your iOS device (iPhone/iPad), first try turning the device off and turn it back on after 30 seconds. If you still notice sluggish performance, try some of these tips:
  • Delete any applications that you are not using.

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        • iOS has a built-in feature called "Offload unused apps", which allows you to remove the app but keep its data, freeing up your device's storage capacity.
        • To do this, open the Settings app. In the Settings app, navigate to iTunes & App Store, and enable "Offload unused apps"
      • Turn off notifications from applications that you do not need

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      • notifications from.
        • Navigate to Settings > Notifications and tap on the app you would like to change notification settings. 
      • Disable background app refresh on apps that aren't critical (critical apps would be mail & calendar apps, any kind of messaging apps, banking apps, etc.)
        • Navigate to Settings > General > Background App Refresh and toggle off Background App Refresh on the desired apps.
      • Disable animations for snappier performance.
        • Navigate to Settings > General > Accessibility, and enable "Reduce Motion".
      • Disable location services on apps that do not require it in the background. 
        • Navigate to Settings > Privacy > Location Services, and tap on an app. Select "Never" for any applications that you believe does not need to know your location. Any application that has "

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        • While Using" as an option, you can alternatively select that.

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      • Backup of photos and videos

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      • on your laptop or desktop

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      • , or use a cloud service such as iCloud or Google Photos.