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> (just the OS updating?) "Just the OS updating" is not insignificant. Software developers, in general, are not known for making sure latest versions of their
by BobAliceInATree 2y ago
> (just the OS updating?)
"Just the OS updating" is not insignificant. Software developers, in general, are not known for making sure latest versions of their software run smoothly on older hardware.
Also, performance on iPhones is throttled when your battery is very old. There was a whole class-action lawsuit about it.
https://support.apple.com/en-us/106348 https://support.apple.com/en-us/106348
- scarface_74 2y agoYou realize the alternative is the iPhone shutting down completely?
- bigyabai 2y agoNo, I don't. There are multiple alternatives including (though not limited to) opt-in battery protection, removing battery DRM to enable hardware repairs, or declaring a first-party recall on the faulty units to replace components that are damaging to the hardware. Conspicuously, Apple just so happened to pick the one that encouraged people to upgrade the entire phone. You know, an entire phone that is otherwise functional without arbitrary restrictions by the OEM.
- scarface_74 2y agoAt the time, battery replacement from Apple or an authorized dealer was $69. https://support.apple.com/iphone/repair/battery-replacement https://support.apple.com/iphone/repair/battery-replacement There is no “DRM” in their battery. If you had the wherewithal, you could do it yourself https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iPhone+6s+Battery+Replacement/56607 https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iPhone+6s+Battery+Replacement/5... The units weren’t “faulty” all batteries degrade over time.