Apple has confirmed what many iPhone owners long suspected: It has slowed older phones. On Thursday Apple issued a rare statement of explanation, saying that it has used software updates to limit the performance of older iPhones and prevent them from shutting down unexpectedly.
Apple insists the updates were made with a different agenda in mind: It said the performance of lithium-ion batteries degrades over time, which can sometimes cause phones to suddenly shut down in order to protect their components.
According to the company its software updates for the iPhone 6, iPhone 6S, iPhone SE and iPhone 7 are designed to “smooth out” peak power demands, prevent these surprise shutdowns and ultimately prolong the lifespan of batteries. However the updates can also lead to disappointing speeds.
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