Sometimes you see a blue dot next to certain application names when browsing on your iPhone or iPad home screen. What does the point mean? We will explain it.
Why are blue spots next to some programs?
If you see a blue dot next to an app name on your iPhone or iPad home screen, it means the app has been recently updated.
In this way, the blue dot indicates that new features may have been added to the app since you last used it. This encourages you to look at the app again. In fact, the same thing happens when you update programs on your Mac.
If blue dots appear next to your application names if you do not expect them, it means that you have enabled automatic application updates on your iPhone or iPad. To disable automatic app updates, go to Settings> App Store and turn off the switch next to “App updates”. But overall, it’s a good thing to turn on this feature.
The blue dots will also appear when you manually update an app through the App Store.
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How do you remove the blue spots?
To delete a blue dot next to the app name, tap on the app and launch it. Once the app is used, the point will disappear. However, the blue dot will reappear the next time the app is updated.
Is there a way to eliminate the blue spots?
No, there is currently no way to turn off the blue dots on your iPhone or iPad. But do not worry, they do not bite!