So Apple basically said that previous iPhones (7 and older) do get slowed down when a new iOS is released (such as iOS 11). The way I read it is the reason they are giving iss basically stating by the time the update an iOS version, the phones that were created with the previous version should have deteriorated batteries, so they intentionally aim to slow the performance of these devices to prolong the battery life and prevent unexpected shutdowns.
While I understand the "intent" with this statement, I think its complete BS. I feel it is totally a ploy to get consumers to purchase the newer versions, by slowing down your device a little bit at a time (with each major update) eventually making it unusable even if there are no hardware issues with your phone.
Simple solution? Give your phone a replaceable battery. There is no reason not to do this, other than intentionally wanting to milk your consumers for more money. Or maybe even offer a service that allows you to bring your device to an apple store or ship to support to replace the onboard battery for you, perhaps for a small fee. This would still be worse than just having a replaceable battery, but better than having to purchase a new iPhone simply because one came out.
I switched to iPhone for the first time with an iPhone 6. I held it until the 7 came out and my wife and I are both on the 7 now (Prior to my 6 I had a Windows Phone - Lumia 928 which I loved but apps I needed just weren't on it, and yes needed - as in for work purposes). Since iOS 11 my iPhone has been constantly disconnecting from WiFI and my wife's has been just draining battery. We have our phones about 1/2 paid off on Verizon's plan (in US) once they are paid off I'm likely switching to an android of some sorts. I like the iPhone but this is insane.
A friend of mine remembers me as the guy who always had a battery pack. I used to have a Nexus Galaxy, which had an AWFUL battery.
I had cabling wired through my coat (and lots of pockets). I kept a spare laptop charge pack in a pocket and would almost always have my phone plugged in when I was on the go in the city. Getting juice is less and less of a problem as time goes on... these days I've stopped in a Starbucks and bought a coffee just to recharge my phone and relax before a date.
the iPhones have pretty good batteries, the technology has certainly changed a ton in that regards in the past few years. I remember my Droid 3 not being able to get through a day, with very light use.
The problem I have is that I bought an iPhone 7 a year ago, they were still selling them new a few months ago. Now the iPhone 7 has been updated and almost "obsoleted" by this, as the iOS11 update has made that phone slower, intentionally stating basically that the batteries are probably pretty old and dying anyway, so why not just slow them down, when that isn't the case with a phone that could have been purchased new (and actually still can today I believe).
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http://money.cnn.com/2017/12/21/technology/apple-slows-down-old-iphones/index.html
So Apple basically said that previous iPhones (7 and older) do get slowed down when a new iOS is released (such as iOS 11). The way I read it is the reason they are giving iss basically stating by the time the update an iOS version, the phones that were created with the previous version should have deteriorated batteries, so they intentionally aim to slow the performance of these devices to prolong the battery life and prevent unexpected shutdowns.
While I understand the "intent" with this statement, I think its complete BS. I feel it is totally a ploy to get consumers to purchase the newer versions, by slowing down your device a little bit at a time (with each major update) eventually making it unusable even if there are no hardware issues with your phone.
Simple solution? Give your phone a replaceable battery. There is no reason not to do this, other than intentionally wanting to milk your consumers for more money. Or maybe even offer a service that allows you to bring your device to an apple store or ship to support to replace the onboard battery for you, perhaps for a small fee. This would still be worse than just having a replaceable battery, but better than having to purchase a new iPhone simply because one came out.
I switched to iPhone for the first time with an iPhone 6. I held it until the 7 came out and my wife and I are both on the 7 now (Prior to my 6 I had a Windows Phone - Lumia 928 which I loved but apps I needed just weren't on it, and yes needed - as in for work purposes). Since iOS 11 my iPhone has been constantly disconnecting from WiFI and my wife's has been just draining battery. We have our phones about 1/2 paid off on Verizon's plan (in US) once they are paid off I'm likely switching to an android of some sorts. I like the iPhone but this is insane.
How do you get a one-armed goblin out of a tree?
Wave!
A friend of mine remembers me as the guy who always had a battery pack. I used to have a Nexus Galaxy, which had an AWFUL battery.
I had cabling wired through my coat (and lots of pockets). I kept a spare laptop charge pack in a pocket and would almost always have my phone plugged in when I was on the go in the city. Getting juice is less and less of a problem as time goes on... these days I've stopped in a Starbucks and bought a coffee just to recharge my phone and relax before a date.
the iPhones have pretty good batteries, the technology has certainly changed a ton in that regards in the past few years. I remember my Droid 3 not being able to get through a day, with very light use.
The problem I have is that I bought an iPhone 7 a year ago, they were still selling them new a few months ago. Now the iPhone 7 has been updated and almost "obsoleted" by this, as the iOS11 update has made that phone slower, intentionally stating basically that the batteries are probably pretty old and dying anyway, so why not just slow them down, when that isn't the case with a phone that could have been purchased new (and actually still can today I believe).
How do you get a one-armed goblin out of a tree?
Wave!