Your phone has a hidden feature to free up space by automatically ditching apps you're not using
THE SO WHAT
Automatic app archiving on iOS and Android quietly raises the bar for engagement—if users don’t open you, the OS will evict you. Treat reactivation and lightweight, instant-load experiences as core product work, or expect your install base to become a vanity metric.
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