Slow performance and unresponsive apps after iOS 26 update

Since the update I am inundated with junk mail, as soon as I delete or block it more appears.

very slow, screen swipe doesn’t work sometimes, apps unresponsive when opened.

NEEDS to be fixed. This is the worst update I have ever had!



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Original Title: iOS 26 update problems

iPhone 14 Plus, iOS 26

Posted on Oct 10, 2025 5:09 AM

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Oct 10, 2025 5:14 AM in response to josi208

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