JG400 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 On 28/12/2017 at 22:09, David said: https://www.apple.com/iphone-battery-and-performance/ Addressing customer concerns We’ve always wanted our customers to be able to use their iPhones as long as possible. We’re proud that Apple products are known for their durability, and for holding their value longer than our competitors’ devices. To address our customers’ concerns, to recognize their loyalty and to regain the trust of anyone who may have doubted Apple’s intentions, we’ve decided to take the following steps: Apple is reducing the price of an out-of-warranty iPhone battery replacement by $50 — from $79 to $29 — for anyone with an iPhone 6 or later whose battery needs to be replaced, starting in late January and available worldwide through December 2018. Details will be provided soon on apple.com. Early in 2018, we will issue an iOS software update with new features that give users more visibility into the health of their iPhone’s battery, so they can see for themselves if its condition is affecting performance. As always, our team is working on ways to make the user experience even better, including improving how we manage performance and avoid unexpected shutdowns as batteries age. At Apple, our customers’ trust means everything to us. We will never stop working to earn and maintain it. We are able to do the work we love only because of your faith and support — and we will never forget that or take it for granted. Not that durable then what about a 5S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramsbottom Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 On 1/15/2018 at 17:26, richinspain said: I’m thinking of buying an Apple TV and have seen in the local supermarket a 3rd generation that is half the price of the 4th generation. Can anyone tell me if paying the extra would give me much benefit? What I really want to use it for is watching the games on a full size tv, and also for the apps because my main tv isn’t a smart tv. What can the 4th generation do that the 3rd can’t? When you say watching games, you mean the footy?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share Posted January 26, 2018 A software update will let iPhone owners switch off the "battery saver" feature that slows down some models, Apple has confirmed. The option to switch off the feature will appear on the iPhone 6, 6 Plus, SE, 6S, 6S Plus, 7 and 7 Plus models. Full story: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42831507?ocid=socialflow_twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynny Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 1 hour ago, David said: A software update will let iPhone owners switch off the "battery saver" feature that slows down some models, Apple has confirmed. The option to switch off the feature will appear on the iPhone 6, 6 Plus, SE, 6S, 6S Plus, 7 and 7 Plus models. Full story: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42831507?ocid=socialflow_twitter Nice to see Apple doing something innovative. Only been able to do that on a Samsung from the S3, about 6 years ago... Joe. and Boycie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuanFloEvraTheCocu'sNesta Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Does the issue extend to iPads? I was recently given an old iPad from a family member that never uses it any more but it is slow as hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share Posted January 26, 2018 38 minutes ago, rynny said: Nice to see Apple doing something innovative. Only been able to do that on a Samsung from the S3, about 6 years ago... Yes but this comes without the risk of fire McRainy and Boycie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynny Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 1 minute ago, David said: Yes but this comes without the risk of fire Can't say any of mine have set fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share Posted January 26, 2018 Just now, rynny said: Can't say any of mine have set fire. Can’t say any of mine have slowed down JuanFloEvraTheCocu'sNesta 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynny Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Just now, David said: Can’t say any of mine have slowed down I was on about the option to turn the battery saver off, Samsung have been able to do that for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share Posted January 26, 2018 3 minutes ago, rynny said: I was on about the option to turn the battery saver off, Samsung have been able to do that for years. Yes, but you’ve also had to do it on a inferior phone which I have no sympathy for you rynny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynny Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 1 minute ago, David said: Yes, but you’ve also had to do it on a inferior phone which I have no sympathy for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share Posted January 26, 2018 1 minute ago, rynny said: Are you wearing a different shade of lipstick today? Suits you, I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynny Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 12 minutes ago, David said: Are you wearing a different shade of lipstick today? Suits you, I like it! I don't have that much hair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share Posted January 26, 2018 14 minutes ago, rynny said: I don't have that much hair. Which makes it easier if your phone does burst into flames, less chance of the fire spreading rynny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRainy Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 2 hours ago, David said: The option to switch off the feature will appear on the iPhone 6, 6 Plus, SE, 6S, 6S Plus, 7 and 7 Plus models. The 5S is buggered then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share Posted January 26, 2018 16 minutes ago, Lambchop said: The 5S is buggered then? The 5S doesn't have the same power management built into the software, if your phone is slow, it's probably just a case of installing one too many software updates. Are you running 10.2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRainy Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 5 minutes ago, David said: Are you running 10.2? 11.2, I think. Have I broken it? I notice that battery life is reduced and it takes 3 or 4 seconds to load things, but otherwise it’s fine. It is 4 years old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share Posted January 26, 2018 9 minutes ago, Lambchop said: 11.2, I think. Have I broken it? I notice that battery life is reduced and it takes 3 or 4 seconds to load things, but otherwise it’s fine. It is 4 years old. Sorry 11.2 yeah that's the latest, you've gone from iOS 7 to 11 that's quite a jump, 4 year old phone now, bit late now but probably should have stayed at iOS 9 at the latest. They shouldn't really let phones go that far tbh. Battery life will have reduced, they have cycle counts and lose around 20% of it's charge maybe 18 months in with normal usage. No battery lives for ever! They may replace it for the £25 charge but it won't help with the speed now and no way of downgrading either. McRainy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 28 minutes ago, David said: Sorry 11.2 yeah that's the latest, you've gone from iOS 7 to 11 that's quite a jump, 4 year old phone now, bit late now but probably should have stayed at iOS 9 at the latest. They shouldn't really let phones go that far tbh. Battery life will have reduced, they have cycle counts and lose around 20% of it's charge maybe 18 months in with normal usage. No battery lives for ever! They may replace it for the £25 charge but it won't help with the speed now and no way of downgrading either. Thought you could reinstall an earlier iOS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share Posted January 26, 2018 7 minutes ago, Boycie said: Thought you could reinstall an earlier iOS? Try it and let me know how you get on. (Should keep him quiet for a while ) rynny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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