Tim Cook: iPhone users will soon be able opt out of performance reduction

Many iPhone owners were disappointed to learn that Apple had been purposefully slowing their handsets, with many people believing it confirmed rumors that Apple slowed older iPhones to encourage upgrades. Facing a backlash, the company explained that the forced performance degradation was an attempt to maximize battery life, and it then announced a cheaper battery replacement program. Now Tim Cook has said that a future iOS update will make iPhone throttling optional. See also: Debunked: Apple slows down older iPhones to encourage upgrades Yes, Apple really is slowing down your old iPhone -- but says it's for your own good… [Continue Reading]