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Mine work fine on multiple switches (top and bottom of the stairs) just as I would expect. In order for them to be controlled by the app or HomeKit, they need to be left switched on at the wall switch. You can then turn them on and off with the app. I also purchased some Philips hue remote...
You could build a HomeBridge Server and use that to link to a Wemo plug. I have 3 Wemo plugs, all of which work very well with Siri and IFTTT via the HomeBridge. I used a Raspberry Pi and the software at https://github.com/nfarina/homebridge to make a custom Homekit Bridge.
Not for a beginner...
Whatsapp has the same problem. I think it's the phone downloading the full res version of the picture on demand. If you turn off optimise iPhone storage in iCloud settings that would speed things up, but if, you have a large photo library you are going to run into space issues.
I use a Raspberry Pi with CUPS installed on it. Turns any printer into a AirPrint printer and works really well with ios. I just use the built in print interface in ios7.
I had the crashing map problem when I searched. To fix it I turned off Contacts and calendar under "Allow these apps to use your account" in Settings>facebook and the search box now works perfectly