Apple has been sued alleging that recent iOS updates damaged some iPhone models, reducing their performance and battery life. The lawsuit says many Apple smartphone users have experienced performance limitations and faster battery drain after upgrading to iOS 14.5, iOS 14.5.1 and iOS 14.6.
The plaintiff tried to establish a connection between the reduced battery life and bugs in the software, as well as to prove the planned obsolescence of the iPhone. It is noted that reducing the performance of devices on the eve of the release of new products allows Apple to increase the demand for new iPhones with better performance and battery life. It should be noted here that the release of iOS 14.5 and 14.6 did not precede the release of new iPhone models — they should appear only in the fall.
It is planned that the lawsuit will become class. At this time, the plaintiff is seeking an injunction against Apple's actions in throttling older iPhones, and he also wants compensation for alleged damages.
The complaint also notes that Apple does not allow users to install iOS security patches without upgrading to a new version of the operating system. However, literally the day before yesterday, the Californian company announced that it would soon change this policy.
Apple will expand the possibilities of promoting applications in the App Store
Apple has announced a number of changes to the App Store, which are designed to expand the capabilities of application developers. The company will launch A/B testing in the service and add an "Events" section to advertise new features in the apps. Writes about it TechCrunch.
A/B testing is a type of marketing research that allows product developers to choose the best changes for their audience by offering multiple execution options for comparison. With the help of the new tool, developers will be able to create different pages of their services, which will differ in content: screenshots, videos and even icons. With their help, authors will be able to choose the most desirable design option.
The company will also launch an in-app update promotion system. For this, Apple will create a Spotlight section, which will describe the latest developments in services used by the owner of the device. Before that, the user could learn about them only if he subscribed to the developer's notifications. Additionally, the App Store widget will start showing upcoming events on your device's home screen.
Apple also shared its App Store statistics. The company said more than 600 million people use its services every week. The presentation also noted that developers have received over $230 billion over the App Store's lifetime. Thus, the IT giant pointed to the huge possibilities of app creators, and apparently this was a public response to the lawsuit of Epic Games, which opposes the 30 percent commission in the App Store.
