Video: Apple’s slowing down your old iPhone

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Look, you haven’t lost your mind. Your old iPhone may actually be slower than before. Why? Because Apple introduced a software feature that slows your device down when it has suffered a battery-related shutdown.

Even if the change was meant to stop iPhones randomly turning off, the fact the company did it without the public’s knowledge (rightfully) pissed a whole bunch of people off. In response, Apple tried to make amends in two ways. The first was to give people a big price reduction on iPhone battery replacements. The second was to let people turn the throttling feature off.

So, if you want to discover if this has happened to your phone – and how you can fix it – check the video above. It’s short and gives you all the info you need.

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Remember though – Apple introduced the throttling feature for a reason. If you disable it, your phone might randomly turn off. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.

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Callum Booth is a freelance journalist with over a decade of experience. Previously, he was the Managing Editor of TNW, where his reporting (show all) Callum Booth is a freelance journalist with over a decade of experience. Previously, he was the Managing Editor of TNW, where his reporting was cited widely, including in VICE, the FT, and the BBC. Callum’s writing has appeared in The Verge, The Daily Telegraph, Time Out, and many more. He covers the full spectrum of technology, with a particular focus on how it shapes our daily lives. And a lot of regulation stuff too. Outside of work, Callum’s an avid bookworm, a Fisherman’s Friends addict, and resolutely unshaven. Follow him on Twitter @CallumBooth or visit www.callumbooth.net.