Cache

If apps or websites are running slowly, acting sluggish, or showing outdated information, clearing the cache can often resolve these issues.

Clearing cache and cookies helps protect your privacy, especially on shared devices. How to Clear Cache (Examples):

Go to Settings > Apps, select an app, then select "Storage" and tap "Clear cache". If apps or websites are running slowly, acting

A cache is a high-speed, temporary data storage layer used by computers, browsers, and applications to store frequently accessed data, allowing future requests for that data to be served faster. It acts as a "shortcut" for your device, storing images, scripts, and other data from websites or apps so they do not have to be downloaded again, improving overall performance and loading times.

It is temporary storage. While it improves speed, it can consume storage space over time, sometimes leading to issues if the files become outdated or corrupt. A cache is a high-speed, temporary data storage

When you visit a website, the cache stores elements like images and layout data. Upon returning, the site loads from this local cache rather than downloading everything anew. Why Clear Your Cache?

Go to Safari in Settings, then tap "Clear History and Website Data". Clear your cache and cookies on iPhone - Apple Support While it improves speed, it can consume storage

The primary goal is to increase data retrieval performance by reducing the need to access the slower underlying storage layer.