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Contrary to popular belief, closing iPhone apps does not improve battery life, performance, or memory usage. iOS is designed to efficiently manage background apps, suspending them to minimize resource consumption. Closing and reopening apps can actually be more power-intensive than leaving them suspended. However, removing unused apps and deleting large files can enhance performance. If an app is suspected to be draining the battery, check the Battery Usage setting to identify and disable its background usage.

A widespread issue is affecting YouTube Music users on iOS, causing the app to display a persistent black screen upon opening. Affected individuals cannot initiate playback or browse the app’s content, severely limiting its functionality. While some users can switch accounts and access music with advertisements, their Premium subscriptions and libraries remain inaccessible on the problematic account. The glitch appears to be confined to iOS devices, with the Android app operating normally, suggesting a server-side issue may be responsible.

A widespread bug is affecting YouTube Music on iOS, causing the app to display a black screen and preventing users from playing songs. The issue appears to be limited to certain Google Accounts and is not resolved by uninstalling and reinstalling the app. Additionally, some users are experiencing replaced next/previous buttons, which may be useful for podcasts but are inconvenient for music playback. The issue is believed to be server-side, since the latest app update was released over the weekend. Until a fix is released, users may be able to listen with ads using another account, but their YouTube Premium subscription and library will remain inaccessible.

A significant number of YouTube Music users on iOS devices are currently experiencing a black screen bug that prevents them from accessing the app’s features. The bug affects users with specific Google Accounts and manifests as a blank screen with only the app bar and bottom bar visible. Notably, this issue does not appear to be affecting all users with compatible devices. Furthermore, some users have reported an additional issue where the next and previous buttons in the app have been replaced with 30-second forward and 10-second rewind controls, a change that is more suited for podcast consumption rather than music playback.

After years of waiting, the iPad may finally get its own dedicated Calculator app. According to a new report, Apple is planning to release a universal Calculator app that will be available on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. The app is expected to feature a redesigned interface, new features, and iCloud compatibility. This move would bring the iPad in line with other Apple devices, which all have their own Calculator apps.

Take charge of your privacy on Facebook by learning how to block the app’s access to your photos. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for iPhone/iPad and Android devices. By carefully managing your settings, you can enjoy social media without compromising your personal moments or accidentally sharing sensitive images.

An iPhone user stumbled upon a mysterious rectangle on their grandfather’s iPhone and sought help from Reddit. The rectangle turned out to be ‘Switch Control,’ an accessibility feature designed for users with limited mobility. It can be activated accidentally by quick gestures but is easily deactivated in the accessibility settings.

The popular emulator system Provenance is reportedly coming to the iOS App Store, with plans for an official release underway. This emulator supports various classic consoles and homebrew titles. Apple’s recent changes permitting emulators on the App Store have been welcomed by the emulation community, but it’s worth noting that the plans are still in their early stages.