Recently Updated to iOS 10 on your iPhone? Watch Your Data! (October 2016)

If you recently updated to iOS 10 on your iPhone, you might notice some bizarre changes on your data limit.  Even if you are consistent with the amount of data you consciously use you might find yourself over 20gig!  We all know overage charges can be quite costly.  Below are a list of things you should look at to avoid future incurred costs.

Wi-Fi Assist

If you don’t want your iOS device to stay connected to the Internet when you have a poor Wi-Fi connection, you can disable Wi-Fi Assist.  Go to Settings – Cellular.  Then scroll down and tap Wi-Fi Assist.

Restrict Cellular Data Usage

There are some apps, like Netflix, you should really never use over a cellular connection.  You can easily manage which apps are able to use data.  Go to Settings – Cellular and scroll down to the list of apps.  Turn off anything you don’t regularly use, as well as any especially data-hungry apps like those that stream music and video.

Turn Off Background Refresh

Many apps also use background refresh, which allows them to use data even when they aren’t using them and can eat into your monthly allotment.  To turn it off, open your Settings and scroll down to the list of apps.  Select the ones you want to disable background refresh on and the option appears, along with the option to turn off cellular data.

Do you have questions about this or any other technology issues?  I’m happy to help.  You can contact me at 781-235-1490 or rgreenwald@insourceservices.com.