Apple's iOS 9 might come with a feature that will allow users to temporarily delete apps to create more storage space in order to accommodate software updates.
This feature was discovered by developers after the beta 2 version of the OS was seeded to them, 9to5Mac reported.
Previously, developers were working with the beta 1 of the iOS 9. But after the beta 2 was rolled out, some of the developers received a notification informing them that their devices do not have sufficient storage space to download the update.
According to a screenshot posted by Twitter user Kaleb Butt, the notification offered users an option to delete apps in order to create more space. But once the download process has been completed, the deleted apps will be automatically reinstalled.
"In order to make room for the software update, some apps will need to be temporarily deleted," the notification read. "All deleted apps will automatically be replaced after the update is complete. Would you like to continue?"
Although Apple has not yet provided an official statement regarding the developers' discovery, it may be related to the iOS 9 feature promised by Apple during its WWDC presentation, according to Mac Rumors.
During the event, the Cupertino-based firm said that the iOS 9 will come with a new feature that will make the process of downloading new firmware updates much easier.
Also, the feature may be Apple's way of avoiding making the same mistakes it did with the release of last year's iOS 8. Due to the OS update's large size, which was 4.58GB, many Apple users who had insufficient space were not able to download and install it immediately.
For the iOS 9, it seems Apple plans to release its latest OS through small and manageable update sizes coupled with the option to temporarily delete apps in order to create for space.
