21-12-2017 16:15 via kxan.com

Apple reportedly slows down older iPhones to reduce battery issues

CUPERTINO, Calif. (WIVB) — Apple users have long suspected it, and now they know they’re right.
The company has confirmed it slows the performance of older iPhones to help reduce power demands and battery issues.
In a statement, the tech company said lithium-ion batteries become less capable of providing peak current demands in cold conditions when they have a low charge, or as they age over time. That means the device will unexpectedly shut down to protect its electronic compon
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