DB Labs
Credentials & Experience
- Published author of 300+ articles on iPhone storage, photo management, iCloud, and camera workflows — covering every iPhone model from the iPhone 11 through the iPhone 17 Pro Max.
- Independent iOS developer with apps on the App Store, registered in the Apple Developer Program, and shipping production Swift and SwiftUI code.
- Expertise in PhotoKit, iCloud Photos, and iOS storage frameworks — with hands-on knowledge of
PHAsset,PHAssetCollection,PHCachingImageManager, and the Files / FileManager APIs. - Maker of Swype Photo Cleaner — the privacy-first camera roll cleanup app that runs 100% on-device, with zero network entitlement and no account required.
- Specializes in privacy-first mobile app development — every app ships with on-device processing only, no telemetry, no uploads, and no tracking across apps or websites.
Areas of Expertise
iPhone Storage Management
iOS Photo Organization
iCloud Storage & Backup
Camera Roll Cleanup
iPhone Photography Tips
Privacy-First App Development
Swift & SwiftUI Development
PhotoKit & PhotoLibrary APIs
Apple Intelligence & iOS 18
ProRes, ProRAW & Pro Formats
Featured Publications
Selected articles, guides, and original research by Jack Smith on iPhone storage, photo management, and iOS workflows.
- Ultimate iPhone Storage Guide 2026 The definitive pillar guide to iPhone storage with plans, tools, and troubleshooting for every model.
- Ultimate iPhone Photo Management Guide Comprehensive workflows for organizing, cleaning, and preserving your iPhone photo library.
- Ultimate iCloud Storage Guide The complete 2026 reference for iCloud plans, backups, photos, family sharing, and privacy.
- Ultimate iPhone Photo Cleanup Guide Every method, tool, and routine for keeping your camera roll clean year-round.
- Ultimate iPhone Camera Guide Every camera mode, setting, and format for getting the best photos out of any iPhone.
- Ultimate iPhone Video Guide Resolutions, codecs, ProRes, Cinematic, Apple Log, and Spatial Video explained.
- The Complete iPhone Storage Guide A comprehensive pillar guide to managing iPhone storage effectively.
- iPhone Photo Habits Study 2026 Original research on how iPhone users manage photos and storage.
- Best iPhone Photo Cleaner Apps 2026 A detailed comparison of the top photo cleaner apps available on the App Store.
- How to Recover Deleted Photos on iPhone Step-by-step instructions for restoring accidentally deleted photos.
- iOS 18 Photo Management Guide Everything new in the iOS 18 Photos app and how to use it effectively.
- iPhone Storage System Data Explained Explaining the mysterious System Data category and how to reduce it.
- Optimize iPhone Storage Setting Explained When to turn it on, when to turn it off, and how it interacts with iCloud Photos.
- ProRAW vs HEIC vs JPEG on iPhone Head-to-head comparison of the three iPhone photo formats with storage impact.
- iPhone 17 Complete Storage Guide The definitive guide to storage on the iPhone 17 lineup including Pro Max at 2 TB.
About DB Labs
DB Labs is an independent iOS app developer building fast, private, and delightful iPhone apps. Every app processes data on-device only — no uploads, no accounts, no tracking. Learn more about DB Labs →
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