Stop Babying Your iPhone: 10 Tech Myths That Just Won’t Die

Tech myths stick around because they feel true. Someone says it confidently, you try it once, something seems to improve, and your brain starts to think of it as a rule. The problem is that a lot of this so-called “common knowledge” is based on how older devices used to behave and half-truths that get repeated without context.

In 2026, iPhones, Macs, and modern apps are much better at managing power, memory, and background activity than they were a decade ago. iOS and macOS both have built-in tools that do the heavy lifting for you. When you follow outdated advice, you often end up wasting time, draining your battery, or making your device less secure.

So let’s clean house. Read on for 10 popular tech myths worth ditching — and what actually works now.