A new bug reportedly affecting the macOS and iOS Messages app causes devices to freeze, respring, or experience substantial lag, with some users even reporting battery issues on their phones and laptops.
Basically, it all comes down to a link that needs to be sent to someone with an iPhone or Mac though the Messages app. The link in question, which you can find embedded at the end of the article (but please, don’t use it for anything else than testing), was posted on Twitter by Abraham Masri and exploits a bug that’s called chaiOS and which apparently causes Apple’s devices to behave unusually.
We’ve already tested the link on two different iPhone models here at Softpedia (iPhone SE and iPhone 7) and both of them experienced noticeable lag after receiving the URL. In some cases, the Messages app crashes and the device is returned to the home screen, making it impossible to launch the app once… (read more)
Source link
Remember to like our Facebook and follow us on Twitter @iOSMode for a chance to win a free iPad Pro every month!
Quick Links: Download iPhone & iPad Wallpapers | iPad Tutorials | iPhone Tutorials | Download iOS Games | Download iOS Apps