‘I wish Apple would just stop that crap': Apple has added persistent ‘ads’ to iOS, and it’s driving users crazy

iOS users are experiencing persistent 'ads' for Apple products in their iPhones, sparking fury among consumers. The ads, which promote services such as iCloud+, Apple Music, and AppleCare+, appear in the Settings app and cannot be easily dismissed, often staying for weeks or months. One user likened the situation to Microsoft's intrusive Start menu ads, while another exclaimed, "I wish Apple would just stop that crap."

The ads have been a point of frustration on social media and Reddit, with many users suggesting that the dissatisfaction is widespread. Apple's services push, which includes iCloud+, Apple Music, Apple TV, and AppleCare+, has been growing, and the company is turning to ads to boost revenue as the smartphone market shows limited growth.

Some ads may be due to a bug, particularly the iCloud+ ad, which has confused users who are already subscribed. Apple is unlikely to change its approach anytime soon, with more ads reportedly planned for its Visual Intelligence system.