Apple said it slowed down phones that have older batteries, batteries with low charge or that are cold. Experts have long dismissed users’ complaints that their iPhones have slowed down immediately before the release of a new model. Apple insists that this slowdown feature is not an example of planned obsolescence, and instead is designed to protect against battery problems and prolong the life of iPhones. But the poor communication to users of the fact that Apple considers this a feature, not a bug, has caused many to lash out at the company. Apple charges £79 ($79) to replace batteries not covered under the phone’s warranty.

Source: The Guardian December 21, 2017 01:49 UTC