Apple has added persistent 'ads' to iOS, and it's driving users crazy

Apple has included a new feature in iOS that displays banner ads in the status bar, and users are frustrated with the constant interruptions. The ads show up even when users are in full-screen apps, and some users have reported that they appear even when the screen is locked. The ads are part of Apple's new 'Apple Search Ads' program, which allows developers to pay for their apps to show up in search results. The ads appear on all iOS 14.5 and later devices, and users have no option to disable them. Users are expressing their frustration online, saying that the ads are annoying and intrusive.