Topic: Is Apple deliberately slowing your iPhone?

[Simon]

Is Apple deliberately slowing your iPhone? Expert claims software updates are engineered to make older models useless.

Catherine Rampell, a technology columnist for the New York Times, also accused Apple of trying to 'brainwash' its customers into buying the new iPhone 5S and 5C.

Full Story:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2480059/Is-Apple-deliberately-slowing-iPhone.html

[Clive]

I don't think it is Simon.   

[Simon]

I wouldn't bet on it.

[Clive]

I would.  I don't have an iPhone.   

[Simon]

Does your dog bite? 

[Clive]

No, I don't have a dog.   

[Simon]

It reminded me of this:

http://youtu.be/SXn2QVipK2o

[Clive]

Gosh it's been a long time since I saw any of those films.  Weren't they brilliant?   

[Simon]

Some were.  From what I recall, the last one or two didn't quite hit the mark.  But Sellers as Clouseau was such a great character.   

[Clive]

He was indeed! 

[Simon]

Talking of which...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-24741605

[Clive]

How sad!   

[chorleydave]

Why on earth anyone would buy an iPhone is beyond me.    A decent Android phone can do a lot more, for a fifth of the price.

[Simon]

... except sync with iTunes.  Unfortunately, since I fell into the Apple trap, that's become essential.    

[Rodders]

Three days ago my Samsung Galaxy S3 decided it would download and upgrade to Android 4.3.  Ever since, using the phone has been like swimming through treacle.  Just be careful out there, eh?