Apple has confirmed that it has deliberately slowed down older models of iPhones to protect its smartphones in confessions that brought back to the fore the controversy over the programmed aging of electronic devices.
After recent complaints by users who have been frustrated by the growing slowness of their phones over time, and after experiments by technology-focused media, the US company has determined that it is deliberately curbing its products to "prolong its use."
Apple, which each year publishes a new model from its flagship iPhone, said Apple's battery capacity is declining when it is used in cold weather, when the battery is weak or outdated, which may cause the device to stop working suddenly. , In an effort to protect its electrical components.
The group said in an e-mail sent to AFP that it circulated to users of the models of "iPhone 6" and "iPhone 7" function that allows to avoid the sudden shutdown of the devices, but it slowed down at times.
Sky News
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