![]() ![]() But these rumors come from somewhere, and it’s likely you have noticed a beloved device slowing down after a large update. After the impact on Apple’s reputation, it’s also unlikely it would consider doing anything like this again. Thankfully, this was largely an isolated incident, and there’s precious little other evidence of manufacturers intentionally slowing down other smartphones. ![]() After all, a slow smartphone is infuriating, and while Apple started an extended free battery replacement service on the back of this outrage, the damage was done. Much of the anger seemed to come from this practice being hidden from consumers at large. ![]() ![]() But regardless of the truth of the matter, people were enraged. The company claimed it was doing so to stop unexpected shutdowns stemming from aging batteries. These conspiracy theories actually bore fruit in 2017 when it was revealed Apple was slowing down older iPhones with new software updates. This conspiratorial thinking often leans toward companies using planned obsolescence, intentional sabotage that hastens the purchase of a new device by slowing down or otherwise reducing the usability of your current device. My fears stem from the anecdotes we’ve all heard: “I downloaded a new update, and now my battery life is terrible,” “My phone is now really slow,” or even, “It’s broken my phone.” Operating system updates add new features, but there’s a strong feeling amongst many that they can also slow your phone and reduce its battery life. But was I right to be worried? What we all fear about operating system updates Joe Maring/Digital Trends So, when I pressed Download and install, I did it with more than a little trepidation. ![]()
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