iMessage needs an ‘Optimize Storage’ option to delete cache from the device<div class="feat-image">
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</div><p>If you’re an iCloud Photos user, you’re probably already familiar with the “<a href="
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iMessage needs an ‘Optimize Storage’ option to delete cache from the device