A lawsuit has been filed against Apple alleging that recent iOS updates have damaged some iPhone models, reducing their performance and battery life. The lawsuit says that many Apple smartphone users, after upgrading to iOS 14.5, iOS 14.5.1, and iOS 14.6, faced performance limitations and faster battery drain.
The plaintiff tried to establish a link between the reduced battery life and bugs in the software and prove the planned obsolescence of the iPhone. It is noted that the decline in device performance ahead of the launch of new products allows Apple to increase demand for fresh iPhones with better performance and battery life. It’s worth noting here that the release of iOS 14.5 and 14.6 did not precede the launch of new iPhone models – they should only appear in the fall.
It is planned that the claim will become a class one. At the moment, the plaintiff is demanding a ban on Apple’s alleged actions to slow down old iPhones, and he also wants to receive compensation for the alleged damage.
The complaint also mentions that Apple does not allow users to install iOS security patches without upgrading to a new operating system version. However, only yesterday, the Californian company announced that it would soon change this policy.