049: #iPhoneSlow mid-mortem

Apple has provided additional technical information and rationale for intentional CPU throttling based on battery health and thermal performance. The issue is far from over, but Rene provides a mid-mortem analysis.

Links:

• Samsung, HTC, LG comment on #iPhoneSlow despite awkward histories of cheating on benchmarks

• Apple addresses #iPhoneSlow, offers steep discounts on battery replacements

• iPhone Battery and Performance

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