The fix had an impact on a core metric of the device: performance. This was the best technical solution to gain longevity, and it was in the interest of users.

The fix had an impact on a core metric of the device: performance. This was the best technical solution to gain longevity, and it was in the interest of users. But doing it under the radar left everyone wondering if it had ulterior motives and let the rumor mill go crazy. Transparency is good even when everything is upsides & roses, and especially important when there are some compromises to be made.