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Apple's persistent iOS ads draw user backlash

Original: Apple has added persistent 'ads' to iOS, and it's driving users crazy

Apple has added persistent promotional 'ads' to iOS, with recommendations for its own services appearing across system areas of the iPhone. Users are voicing frustration, saying the promotions are intrusive and difficult to dismiss, and that the software increasingly feels cluttered with upselling. The move has sparked widespread criticism of Apple prioritizing marketing over a clean user experience.

Why now: Users are frustrated that Apple's own recommendations now clutter iOS system interfaces, making it a hot topic of debate.

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