In yet another incident of its sort, Apple has allegedly slowed down some of its iPhone models through recent updates. The iPhone variations in question include some of the old iPhones just as the latest iPhone 12.
The allegations on the Cupertino tech major have been made by Spain Consumer Protection Organization (OCU). As reported by Spanish distribution iPhoneros, OCU has sent a letter to Apple specifying the allegations.
In the letter, OCU names iOS 14.5, 14.5.1, and 14.6 updates as the reason for the issue. According to the consumer rights agency, the new iOS updates have damaged several iPhones, causing a sensational misfortune in processing speed. The updates have likewise made the devices lose their battery faster than before.
However no specific user protests have been mentioned in the letter, it does list the affected devices. The affected iPhones include old models like iPhone 8 and iPhone XS. However even the latest leader – iPhone 12 has been found to experience the issue, similar to the case with iPhone 11.
In the letter, OCU accuses Apple of deliberately hindering the iPhones through its updates. It seeks to establish a discourse with the organization on the issue and goes on to request compensation to its affected consumers.
In case a common agreement can’t be reached, Apple may be confronting a claim by OCU. OCU has threatened of the same in its letter, deeming it a necessary move “to enforce consumer right.”
The incident came to light after several Spanish media houses reported of the issue. An especially infamous one was that of a massive battery channel experienced with the iOS 14.6 update. Users complained of their batteries being completely drained overnight after moving up to the new OS.
On the off chance that the allegations end up being true, it would not be the first time that Apple would be found degrading its older iPhone models. The organization originally confessed to directing the practice in 2017, refering to battery advancements on older models as the reason for it. It was fined 25 million Euros for deliberately easing back down older iPhone models at that point. In the event that the recent allegations fall under the same pretext, Apple may be taking a gander at another huge fine in its European markets.
