Topic: Geekbench

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Episode 992 2:30:49 - 2:35:11

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Apple Planned Obsolescence, iPhone Battery Slowdown

Geekbench discovered that Apple intentionally reduces the processing power of older iPhones as their batteries degrade. While Apple claims this prevents unexpected reboots, critics argue it is a form of planned obsolescence designed to force users to upgrade to newer models. The segment contrasts this with Android phones, where batteries were historically easier to replace.