The iPhone is one of the most popular smartphones worldwide, but do you know that there are some truths behind it that Apple never tells Apple? Whether it is the risk of battery problems, overpours accessories, or user privacy – here we will tell you the 7 dark secrets of the iPhone that may surprise you.
Planned Obsolesces” – deliberately slow down the phone
What is this scam?
Apple admitted in 2017 that it deliberately slows old iPhones so that users buy a new model. It was named “Battery Health Management”, but actually it was a marketing trick.
How to recognize?
Old iPhones (iPhone 6, 7, 8) suddenly begin to leg.
The performance falls after installing the new iOS update.
What to do?
✅ Get the battery replaced for high cost
✅ Settings> Battery> Check “Peak Performance” in Battery Health.
Overpriced Accessories – Cable, Adapter, Charger
How much lie?
Apple’s Magsef cable – ₹ 3,500 (while the market is available for ₹ 500).
20W USB-C Charger- USD 50 (other brands give USD 5 – 10 ).
Airpods – USD 300 (TWS of equal quality is available for USD 50).
What to do?
✅ Buy third-party accessories (anker, ugreen).
Use ✅ Amazon, Flipkart.
Non-repair policy-“Self-Repair” lies
Apple’s truth
- Apple prevents users from fixing the phone themselves.
- If you repair the third-party shop, the warranty ends.
- The serial number is locked and blocks the parts.
What to do?
✅ Support Right to Repair Movement.
✅ Try to repair yourself with websites like IFIXIT.
Falls Water Resistance – “Waterproof” lies
What does Apple claim?
- The iPhone 12/13/14 is said to be IP68 water resistant.
What is the Truth?
- There is no cover of water in the warranty. ( high cost repair)
What to do?
- Never deliberately put in water.
- Use a waterproof case
Selling data to Google and Facebook – privacy lies
Apple says “Privacy First” But…..
- IOS contains trackers that record your activity.
- Siri records your voice and sends it to the server.
- Facebook/Google trackers run on the App Store.
What to do?
- stop tracking by going to privacy settings.
- delete Siri History.
No special upgrade in new models
The same phone every year?
- iPhone 14 vs iPhone 13 – There is no major difference other than camera and processor.
- Dynamic Island was just a software feature that Apple redeemed in marketing.
What to do?
- Do not buy a new iPhone every year.
- Upgrade only after a gap of 2-3 years.
iCLUOD lock and the risk of phone brick
What happens?
- If you buy a second-hand iPhone and the previous owner does not remove the iCloud lock, the phone gets brick.
- Apple does not unlock at any cost, even if you show the receipt.
What to do?
- Never buy a phone with iCloud lock.
- Take complete information from the seller.
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