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Apple is facing a probe from the DOJ into its throttling of older iPhones, according to a Bloomberg report. The inquiry is reportedly in "early stages," Bloomberg said. Apple will release a software update this spring that gives users more control and visibility into their iPhone's battery life and performance. The United States Department of Justice is requesting documents from Apple related to the company's decision to slow down older iPhones, according to a Bloomberg report Tuesday. Bloomberg said any possible investigation is still in "early stages." Apple was criticized in January when users discovered that iPhone 6, iPhone 6s...

Angry iPhone fans will have to wait until March to fix their handsets, despite promises from Apple to replace ageing batteries. The tech company previously admitted deliberately reducing the performance of older smartphones to extend their battery life. It offered to replace the power packs in the iPhone 6 or later even if the devices passed Apple's Genius Bar diagnostic test according to an internal memo. Customers have taken to social media to express their outrage at being told the firm has run out of stock and won't be getting more batteries in for at least two months. News of...

The company says the practice deals with problems -- like unexpected shutdowns -- caused by aging batteries or cold conditions. If you think your older iPhone seems to run slower, you're not crazy. Apple on Wednesday said a software feature released last year makes your phone operate more slowly to offset problems with its aging lithium ion battery. As batteries get older, they don't hold their charges as well as newer batteries, and can have worse problems when the charge is low or the temperature is cold. The aging battery means your phone could have trouble operating or might unexpectedly...