Aging Batteries News Today

Only a year after its release, and just ahead of the next iPhone launch, the iPhone 14 and its Pro variant have come under scrutiny as numerous users report unusual battery health declines. This echoes concerns from years ago, evoking memories of the infamous 'batterygate' saga that saw Apple mired in controversy.

The company didnt clearly inform consumers. the lawsuits have come from multiple states. agencies in south korea, france and israel are also examining claims against the tech giant. one suit alleges customers were never given the option to bargain or choose whether they preferred to have their iphone slower than normal. apple says all rechargeable batteries lose charge over time. the slowdown mostly applies to iphone 6s and 7s. >> matt gutman joins us live outside an apple store in pasadena. and...

I know. its so much money. >> reporter: i tell you -- go ahead. >> theres a delay from our set in west palm, sheinelle. im sorry to interrupt you. >> reporter: its okay. >> its the older models. you touched on this in that piece a little bit. the slowdown of the older models i think is totally freaking people out. >> it is. i tell you, i had -- even though its older, my phone just shut down for no reason. a lot of the tech folks i talked to, they say its a common problem. that the phones start t...

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