What is cache?
Cache is the temporary storage of some data: parts of a website or image from the last time you visited, for example. It’s content from a website that is stored on your phone during a browser session to help the browser perform faster the next time you visit that page. Cache data can slow down your phone’s browsing performance since it takes up storage space in your device, so it’s good to clear it out regularly. Also: How to clear Google search cache on Android
How to clear cache on iPhone
How can I browse on Safari without history?
Turn on Private Browsing by opening Safari, then tap on Tabs, then Private. NOTE: Keep in mind that this will close all open tabs in Safari and will likely log you out of any websites, prompting you to sign in again. After confirming, the cache and cookies are deleted from your iPhone, but your autofill information should still be on your device.
Is clearing cache the same as offloading?
Not exactly, though offloading may help if your phone is slowed down by low storage. Offloading uninstalls an app without deleting any documents and data associated with them. To offload an app, go to Settings, then General, choose iPhone Storage and select the app to offload, then tap on Offload App. If you ever download it again, you just pick up where you left off on that app.
How can I clear the cache from Chrome on iPhone?
If Google Chrome is your preferred browser, it may have a substantial amount of data stored on your device, which could also slow down its performance. To clear the cache in Chrome, open the Chrome app and follow these steps:
Go to SettingsTap on PrivacySelect Clear Browsing DataGo through the items to deleteConfirm by tapping Clear Browsing Data at the bottom of the screen
It seems that clearing the browsing data in Chrome doesn’t close all open tabs, but it will log you out of websites, so you’ll have to log back in to any sites you may have been in.
Are cookies and cache the same thing?
Cookies and cache are not the same. Cookies are tiny pieces of data that websites send to your phone, including things like saved passwords to keep you logged into an account or even the website preferences from the previous time you visited.
Can I block cookies on iPhone?
While you can block cookies on Safari, the ranks are divided on whether you should. Blocking cookies entirely means that websites won’t be able to get information from you, but it also means that some websites may not even work correctly on your browser. A lot of users actually enjoy a more personalized browsing experience, so cookies are a good thing for them. If you’d like to block the cookies on Safari, follow these steps:
Go to Settings and select SafariTap on the toggle next to Block All Cookies
