Apple admits slowing down older iPhones. But it's not a part of a conspiracy, it's to fix an issue. Geekbench conducted a test and found the age of batteries affecting iPhone 6, 6s, and 7 to be slowing down. Apple had attempted to fix the problem by slowing down CPU usage, a result that came from iPhones unexpectedly shutting down when the battery approached 30 percent of battery life.
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To resolve the issue, Apple released iOS 10.2.1 on February 17, 2017. The fix slows down the processing speed to offset and extend battery life. Apple explained to Business Insider:
"Lithium-ion batteries become less capable of supplying peak current demands when in cold conditions, have a low battery charge or as they age over time, which can result in the device unexpectedly shutting down to protect its electronic components."
Additionally, Apple advises when using iPhone, iPad, iPod, and Apple Watch to avoid extreme heat and cold. Heat beyond 95 degrees can damage components beyond repair, and cold temps below 32 degrees will decrease battery life. Taking these precautions will help the iPhone from unexpected shutdowns. Apple's fix to smooth out battery peaks caused by component usage is necessary for restraining output from old batteries. Apple continued to say:
"We've now extended that feature to iPhone 7 with iOS 11.2, and plan to add support for other products in the future."
Ion batteries eventually drain. In an iPhone, an ion battery will last about 500 full charges. Apple attempted to get ahead of the issue by sacrificing speed over a dead iPhone. When the iPhone begins slowing down consider changing the battery. The Apple fix will recognize the new battery and run like new.
By Geno Saenz
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