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Re:87% of American teens own an iPhone; 88% expect an iPhone... by lostmsu on Thursday October 13, 2022 @11:07AM (#33192063)
> It’s not faulty devices, and a quick google search will show you that cell phone batteries have a lifespan of 2-3 years in average.

Please, try reading this again

> The issue is not that battery degrades, it is that their phones could not handle it and shut off when charge still remained.

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Re:87% of American teens own an iPhone; 88% expect an iPhone... by hacym on Thursday October 13, 2022 @01:19PM (#33193907)
The capacity of the battery was the issue, unless you’re talking about a different issue. Older batteries were unable to meet the power demands.
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