So Apple has finally confirmed the myth that they slow down old iPhones, which have a lower battery capacity so that they can preserve other components within its devices.
In an official statement Applestressed that, "Our goal is to deliver the best experience for customers, which includes overall performance and prolonging the life of their devices", but people aren't convinced.
This slowing down of CPUs (central processing units), otherwise known as ‘downclocking’ or ‘underclocking,’ of old iPhone models was noticed by Reddit users a few weeks ago, with many realising that the age of the battery affected the performance of their devices.
In their official statement Apple said, “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.”
The statement followed research published on GeekBench proving that the aging batteries in iPhones struggle to provide the optimum electrical currents needed to continue operating efficiently.
So what’s the solution?
According to Reddit user, Teck Fire we need to change the battery completely.
But how can we do this? Well, according to the blog there are three options:
Firstly, you could try your hand at a bit of DIY by buying a battery yourself and following the iFixit.com guide.
For those of you who aren't as technologically inclined, there is always option number 2 - take it to a third party shop (like the one's who fix broken screens) and they can do it for you.
Sounds easy, but the one issue with both options listed above is that this automatically voids your warranty with Apple. So once you get this done there is no turning back. You’ve been warned.
Finally, we have option number 3, which is to take your phone back to the Apple Store where (for a small fee of £75) they will replace the battery for you.
Alternatively, if you have a spare £1,000 you could always just by yourself a new iPhone X?
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This article originally appeared on The Debrief.