The beginning and end of the "down-clocking gate"
After a long period of speculation, the iPhone "down-clocking gate" incident finally came to light. In this article, we'll give you an overview of what happened. The issue primarily stemmed from Apple's newer iPhone models, where users noticed a noticeable slowdown in performance. This was confirmed by Geekbench, a popular benchmarking software, which revealed that iOS 11.2.0 intentionally limited CPU performance compared to iOS 10.2.1. After being in contact with Apple, Geekbench decided to publicly expose the issue, forcing Apple to respond officially.
iPhone 6 and 6S users who experienced the "down-clocking gate" were left feeling betrayed. Let’s take a look at what Apple had to say: Our goal is to deliver the best experience for our customers, including overall performance and extending the life of their devices. Lithium-ion batteries can struggle to supply peak current in cold conditions, when they have low charge, or as they age over time. This can lead to unexpected shutdowns to protect the device’s components. Last year, we introduced a feature for the iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, and iPhone SE to smooth out performance peaks when needed, preventing unexpected shutdowns under these conditions. We’ve now expanded this feature to the iPhone 7 with iOS 11.2 and plan to support more devices in the future. Chinese Version: Our goal is to provide the best experience for our customers, including overall performance and extended device life. In low-temperature environments, lithium-ion batteries lose their ability to provide peak current, and over time, their capacity decreases, which can cause the device to shut down to protect its components. Last year, we released a feature for the iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, and iPhone SE that reduces sudden power spikes when needed, preventing unexpected shutdowns. With iOS 11.2, we introduced this feature for the iPhone 7, and we plan to support other products in the future.
Apple: I'm right! I can apologize, but I won't change! “We never and will never use any method to intentionally shorten the lifespan of any Apple product, nor will we reduce user experience to force upgrades.†This was Apple’s official denial of the “planned obsolescence†allegations. However, many users found that their devices actually did slow down. In fact, the issue has even spread to some iPad models. In response to the backlash, Apple reduced the cost of official battery replacements and released updates that allow users to monitor battery health directly. While this price cut might seem like a gesture of goodwill, it still doesn’t fully address the underlying concerns. This time, the impact of the “down-clocking gate†on Apple was not as severe as the previous “low temperature shutdown†incident, but it still raised serious questions about transparency and user trust. So what exactly is Apple doing? Their attitude has been cold and unyielding, especially for a company whose market value is approaching a trillion dollars. How could such a tech giant become so controversial? The question remains unanswered, but one thing is clear — users are watching closely.
iPhone 6 and 6S users who experienced the "down-clocking gate" were left feeling betrayed. Let’s take a look at what Apple had to say: Our goal is to deliver the best experience for our customers, including overall performance and extending the life of their devices. Lithium-ion batteries can struggle to supply peak current in cold conditions, when they have low charge, or as they age over time. This can lead to unexpected shutdowns to protect the device’s components. Last year, we introduced a feature for the iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, and iPhone SE to smooth out performance peaks when needed, preventing unexpected shutdowns under these conditions. We’ve now expanded this feature to the iPhone 7 with iOS 11.2 and plan to support more devices in the future. Chinese Version: Our goal is to provide the best experience for our customers, including overall performance and extended device life. In low-temperature environments, lithium-ion batteries lose their ability to provide peak current, and over time, their capacity decreases, which can cause the device to shut down to protect its components. Last year, we released a feature for the iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, and iPhone SE that reduces sudden power spikes when needed, preventing unexpected shutdowns. With iOS 11.2, we introduced this feature for the iPhone 7, and we plan to support other products in the future.
Apple: I'm right! I can apologize, but I won't change! “We never and will never use any method to intentionally shorten the lifespan of any Apple product, nor will we reduce user experience to force upgrades.†This was Apple’s official denial of the “planned obsolescence†allegations. However, many users found that their devices actually did slow down. In fact, the issue has even spread to some iPad models. In response to the backlash, Apple reduced the cost of official battery replacements and released updates that allow users to monitor battery health directly. While this price cut might seem like a gesture of goodwill, it still doesn’t fully address the underlying concerns. This time, the impact of the “down-clocking gate†on Apple was not as severe as the previous “low temperature shutdown†incident, but it still raised serious questions about transparency and user trust. So what exactly is Apple doing? Their attitude has been cold and unyielding, especially for a company whose market value is approaching a trillion dollars. How could such a tech giant become so controversial? The question remains unanswered, but one thing is clear — users are watching closely.
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