"Back then, the company admitted to slowing down some older models through routine software updates. However, it stated that the main goal was to stop phones wi

"Back then, the company admitted to slowing down some older models through routine software updates. However, it stated that the main goal was to stop phones with aging batteries from shutting down unexpectedly, rather than tricking buyers." This is a common pattern seen with so-called "tech" companies A denial of intent For example Accusation: Apple slowed phones with updates Response: We force updates for valid reasons where [valid reasons] usually makes some mention of "security" The companies never deny that the subject of the complaint, e.g., loss of performance, loss of privacy, etc., was forseeable For example, the company will state something like, "We force updates for valid reasons" instead of "We force updates for valid reasons. We had no idea this would make older phones slower." Of course the company knew this would make phones slower The company in its response might state the "main goal" but what were the "other goals" or "incidental benefits" that accrue to the company, e.g., slower phones as a result of "updates" leads to more "upgrades" (sales of new phones)