It maybe the case that OS updates run slower on older devices but I think it's a pretty strong statement to claim that this is "intentional", at least in the se

It maybe the case that OS updates run slower on older devices but I think it's a pretty strong statement to claim that this is "intentional", at least in the sense that you seem to be implying. Do you have some strong evidence of this? Amusingly it's actually being tested in court (see the class action referred to in the link below): http://www.cbronline.com/news/mobility/devices/apple-accused-of-sabotaging-old-iphones-with-upgrades-but-how-can-users-protect-them-4944274 http://www.cbronline.com/news/mobility/devices/apple-accused...