Is your older iPhone or iPad sluggish? Have you detected that it's just not loading videos, playing games or scanning the Web as quickly as it used to? This is not abnormal: Devices often slow the older they get. Luckily, you don't necessarily have to invest in a new iPad or iPhone. Lifehacker writer Whitson Gordon in a recent story provides tips to speed up a sluggish machine.
No Updates
It’s good that you'd like to stay updated on the latest offerings from Apple. But downloading that newest version of iOS might make your iPad or iPhone even slower. To put it simply, the newest operating systems and upgrades are often too burdensome for older devices. Resist the updates until you purchase a newer iPhone or iPad.
Avoid Third-Party Apps
Third-party apps can prove problematic for old iPhones and iPads, too, Whitson writes. Apple’s own apps are the ones designed to work best with these devices. You may prefer Chrome to Safari, but stay with Apple’s Web browser if you’re using an old phone or iPad.
Freeing up Storage
Lastly, if your iPhone or iPad is too slow, it’s time to take a hard look at the music, videos and apps you have stored on your device. Whitson suggests erasing any apps, programs or music files that you rarely access. A bit of pruning on your part could inject new life into your sluggish device.
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