I'm the kind of person who loves a good update. I find it super-satisfying to update the software of all my gadgets to the latest version.

But it seems not everyone shares my enthusiasm.

According to analytics firm Mixpanel, a much smaller percentage of iPhone users have updated to iOS 15 as compared to iOS 14 a year ago.

The reasons are unclear -- and there are several possible explanations.

Still, Apple can congratulate itself on one thing -- Android update rates are way, way worse!

-- Leander Kahney, EIC.

iOS 15 adoption is so sluggish compared to previous versions — www.cultofmac.com

In the three months since iOS 15 launched, 65% of iPhone users have installed it. That’s well below the percentage of users who’d installed iOS 14 the same amount of time after its debut in 2020. There are several possible reasons why the iOS 15 adoption rate might be slower than that of its predecessor.

Apple Watch owners face charging issues after watchOS 8.3 update — www.cultofmac.com

The bug mostly appears to affect Apple Watch Series 7 and third-party charging accessories from a range of brands. However, some users have reported similar problems with older Apple Watch models. There is a temporary fix if you need it.

Get 10 useful iPhone tips and tricks straight from Apple — www.cultofmac.com

Sit back, take a few minutes and learn something new you can do with your handset. With 10 tips — plus bonus ones — there’s sure to be something in Apple's new video that you didn’t know.

Learn Python from a real pro with this 46-hour course — www.cultofmac.com

Python is one of the most useful coding languages you could learn. In fact, it’s the most-searched language on the PYPL Index, meaning it’s also the most popular. You can become a master of Python with Python Hands-On This educational bundle packs in 46 hours of learning, in 210 exercises, five projects, five assignments and two exams. And this tsunami of coding education is on sale for just $19.99 (regularly $200).

Shazam offers up to 5 months of free Apple Music — www.cultofmac.com

If you've not yet tried out Apple Music, now’s your chance. Shazam is offering five months of free and unlimited access to new subscribers who sign up before January 31, 2022. Some existing subscribers can get two months free.

iPhone leads the pack in 5G smartphone share and profits — www.cultofmac.com

iPhone is the biggest, most profitable 5G smartphone in the world, according to the latest data.

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"If you keep your eye on the profit, you’re going to skimp on the product. But if you focus on making really great products, then the profits will follow." -- Steve Jobs