Data suggests Apple is slowing down iPhones with old batteriesGetty Apple may be slowing down the processor on phones with older batteries, presumably to boost performance. ​iPhone owners have discovered that replacing the battery in an old phone can boost its speed, suggesting that Apple is limiting the processing speed on phones with older batteries. Lots of conspiracy theories say Apple slows down old devices to encourage customers to get new iPhones. This suggests Apple is slowing down the processor on phones with older batteries, presumably to boost performance. But some will point to the findings to say that Apple is purposely slowing down older iPhones to sell new phones.

Source: Stuff December 18, 2017 20:37 UTC