It seems like we’re all in the same boat with this update. I can really relate to the concerns about speed, especially on older devices—I wish these updates could somehow be optimized to minimize that impact. Your point about making sure we’re tuning our settings could really be a game changer for many of us on older devices. It’s all about efficient use of resources.
And speaking of resources, did you guys know about keeping your apps and photos on iCloud to save your device’s physical storage? It might not directly help with the speed issue, but it certainly could give your device a bit more breathing room to operate.
As an aside, I too share the same opinion regarding compatibility issues—sometimes, updating is simply a necessary evil to keep everything running smoothly.
I guess what we can gather from all of this is that an informed decision is always best. Checking reviews, understanding the new features, knowing the potential downsides—it all adds up to a well-rounded decision. And hey, if worse comes to worst, sometimes a good old factory reset (after backing up, of course) can help clear some performance hurdles.
Appreciate the thoughtful discussion here, it’s really helpful to pool our knowledge and experiences.