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This issue seems nearly offensive. You remove photographs. You delete applications. You clear videos you don’t need.
By abualyaanartabout a month ago in The Swamp
Almost every phone update follows the same emotional sequence. You install the update. You study what’s new. Everything feels fine—maybe even smoother.
It’s one of the most unnerving phone troubles. Your phone is simply sitting there. Screen off. No apps open.
Few phone glitches induce worry as rapidly as this one. Your phone was OK yesterday. The battery lasted all day.
Most phones don’t break unexpectedly. They don’t shatter overnight. They don’t collapse with one update. They don’t quit functioning all at once.
At some moment, nearly every smartphone user has this thought: “Something feels wrong with my phone.” The battery decreases faster than usual.
Notifications were intended to aid us. They were designed to save time, keep us informed, and make sure we didn’t miss what was important.
Few things feel more bothersome than this. You charge your phone. You put it down. You don’t use it much. Later, you take it up—and the battery is already down.
Some days, your phone feels perfect. Apps open immediately. Scrolling is smooth. Everything responds the way you predict.
You disconnect your phone, expecting it to feel refreshed. The battery is full. The screen lights up. Everything should feel smooth.
Few phone troubles seem more unjust than this one. You check your storage. There’s plenty of room remaining. You attempt to install an update.
Almost everyone has experienced this at the worst possible moment. You’re ready to make a critical call. You’re waiting for a message that matters.
