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South Korean regulator wants answers from Apple about slowing old iPhones

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5 tips to fix an unresponsive iPhone screen
Apple has admitted to throttling older iPhone performance.
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South Korea’s broadcasting and telecom regulator, the Korea Communications Commission, wants an explanation from Apple as to why it purposely slowed down old iPhones.

“We are hoping to get some answers on whether Apple intentionally restricted the performance of old iPhones and tried to hide this from customers,” the KCC said in a statement.

Apple hit with two lawsuits over slowing down iPhones

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iPhone SE 2 could cost $399 just like the first-gen iPhone SE
Apple says that it slows down older iPhones, but for good reason.
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Well that didn’t take long! Within a day of Apple acknowledging that it’s software updates cause older iPhone models to slow down, Apple has been hit with not one, but two class action lawsuits from folks outraged that it would behave in this way.

Both suits are asking for unspecified damages from the company.

Every Apple Car on the road will make the others smarter

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Apple is invested heavily in self-driving tech.
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Apple is investigating new ways to make self-driving care systems drive more like humans, based on a recent patent filing from the iPhone-maker.

The USPTO finally published Apple’s first patent application related to autonomous vehicle systems today, giving some insight into the strategies Apple might use to make its mark in the emerging self-driving car market.

Apple confirms it makes old iPhones run slower (for a good reason)

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Does your iPhone 6s feel slower?
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Does your iPhone seem to get slower and slower as it grows older? Well, according to Apple, that is exactly what’s supposed to happen.

Many iPhone users have long suspected that Apple throttles performance of aging iPhones. The popular theory is that Apple does so to entice users to upgrade. However, Apple says there are really good performance reasons behind the practice.

This MacBook case is strong enough to stop bullets

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This case will protect your MacBook from almost anything.
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Who says a MacBook isn’t fit for the battlefield? The C6SHELL case made from real carbon fiber is all you need to keep your beloved notebook protected in a war zone.

It’s strong enough to stop bullets, but light enough to carry anywhere.

New battery speeds up old iPhone (and rekindles Apple conspiracy theory)

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Can't afford to upgrade to a faster iPhone? Maybe just buy a new battery!
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Swapping out the battery in a slow old iPhone could drastically improve the device’s performance.

That claim comes from a Reddit user who says he almost doubled the clock rates of his lagging iPhone 6s simply by popping in a new battery. His theory that Apple intentionally slows down old phones sparked a furious debate online.

The iPhone is still the most popular camera on Flickr by far

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iPhone still dominates Flickr uploads.
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The iPhone remains the most popular camera among Flickr users.

More than half of its community used an Apple device to shoot their photos in 2017. The iPhone accounted for nine of the top ten devices, with just one DSLR making the list.

App: The Human Story is an antidote to Planet of the Apps

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What does it take to make a successful app?
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What does it feel like pinning your hopes and livelihood to one of Apple’s most important creations? Fascinating new documentary App: The Human Story takes an unflinching look at the world of app developers in an attempt to answer that question.

It showcases devs’ big wins — and infuriating struggles — as they try to survive and thrive in the massive app economy Apple created. It’s basically the show Apple should have made instead of its ridiculous and annoying Planet of the Apps.

Need a stable smartphone? Buy iPhone, not Android

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iPhones suffer fewer issues, claims new report.
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The “failure rate” of Android devices is nearly double that of iOS device, although iOS apps crash 7x more frequently than Android apps.

Those are two of the findings from respected mobile diagnostics experts Blancco Technology Group, who have just released their latest mobile device performance and health report.

Apple’s Black Friday deals offer up to $150 gift cards with purchases

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Apple's bringing out the gift cards!
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As a premium brand, Apple’s not exactly known for its discounts or plethora of special offers. This year’s Black Friday is no different if you’ve been holding out for 50 percent reductions on the cost of a new iMac, or a buy-1-get-1-free deal on new Apple Watches.

That doesn’t mean Apple skipping out on a spending holiday altogether, though. In a “one day” shopping deal, Apple is handing out gift cards to anyone who buys certain products.

Check out the details below.

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