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Re:Google activated battery saving mode on multiple phones, ... by coaxial on Friday September 14, 2018 @08:55AM (#17986830)
Apple's business model heavily relies on planned obsolescence to bully you into throwing away YOUR working iPhone when they've decided its time for you to drop another 700-1000$ by making their latest OS so slow that your phone is essentially unusable. Of course you'll also have to throw away all the expensive accessories you might own because the connection port has changed format too, yet again.

At least on Android I can install a custom ROM, root it, and install a system wide adblocker like adaway. Oh and also my phones cost under 300$ and I can keep them working until I decide it's time to replace it.

Because android works better for me doesn't mean it has to be the same for everyone, but in any case Apple is out to milk money out of you and not to save you from google. Neither companies have your best interest in mind, you're just there to make them money.

Re:Google activated battery saving mode on multiple phones, ... by sbuk on Saturday September 15, 2018 @06:45PM (#17996382)
> Apple's business model heavily relies on planned obsolescence to bully you into throwing away YOUR working iPhone when they've decided its time for you to drop another 700-1000$ by making their latest OS so slow that your phone is essentially unusable.

Ah. That’ll explain why the 5s - a phone that was released 5 years ago - is still supported with iOS 12.

Re:Google activated battery saving mode on multiple phones, ... by gassiss on Monday September 17, 2018 @10:12AM (#18006072)
My wife is currently using a 5c. It's not great, but is working perfectly fine for everyday usage.
Re:Google activated battery saving mode on multiple phones, ... by coaxial on Saturday September 15, 2018 @07:14PM (#17996496)
Supported? Yes. Usable and not excruciatingly slow? Not so sure.
Re:Google activated battery saving mode on multiple phones, ... by sbuk on Monday September 17, 2018 @11:32AM (#18006855)
I am. My partner uses it as her daily driver everyday. I have asked her if she wants to upgrade, but she doesn't see the point as there is nothing wrong with the 5s, which is running the latest release of iOS11.