iOS Problems Getting Worse on Purpose?

iOS Problems Getting Worse on Purpose? How Apple Gets You to Upgrade iPhones. Fact: New versions of iOS now decrease older devices' performance. Is Apple doing this on purpose, or a byproduct of their sloppy development practices? (more notes below)

Well, they make money with new hardware - as well as software
If your phone gets an update and suddenly doesn't work as well as it used to work, and you see a shiny new better thing to get… will you get it?

iOS is forced obsolescence, as versions up to iOS 7 did not necessarily degrade perf in older/existing iOS devices like it does now

They clean up bits of it, but the software still struggles to keep up with the hardware (didn't always used to be that way)

They push the upgrade cycle not just with new hardware features, but with insanely crippling software experiences - they go hand-in-hand

Incremental improvements don't move the ball forward in the marketplace without a software kick - so, I do believe new iOS experiences are designed to "force" an upgrade

They know it's less painful for you to spend more money with them than it is to go with another ecosystem, and this is a competitive advantage

I think software updates are largely beneficial, but Apple's strategy is poor

There's a reason this only happens with iPhones - iOS, Apple. I don't think it's a cultural "I feel it's slower since there's a new one."

This ecosystem is now driven by hardware, and that would explain why Apple's software has become increasingly sloppy.

If improving the performance of free software doesn't drive any more sales, then why spend resources on it?

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[mikejones]

Hi Chris. I stumbled onto your channel while trying to decide if I should just go with an iphone 8+, or an X. I recognize you from TechTV back in 2000. You were extremely helpful then, and still are. That's not the case with many advice / reviewing channels. You are definitely a professional.

Surprisingly, In all these years, the internet didn't suck the life out of you or put a dent in your critical thinking skills. I'm not a fan on conspiracy minded thinking, and I equally detest blind faith in products/companies. You have none of those qualities. I just wanted to say thank you and If you have a Patreon or some way to donate to your efforts I would like to. I'll check after this.

[ChrisPirillo]

I'm working on getting my hands on other devices, so stay tuned!

[leosigman]

Chris, I think you're onto something. I've had iPhones since the 4S and always upgraded OS until I couldn't or the phone failed. I have a 6S and rebooting again after installation solved a perceived speed issue. But yesterday! I attended an Apple iPhone Basics Workshop because I wanted to learn more about iOS 11. (I love the workshops as I can learn better practices and perspectives. Those alone could keep me in the Apple camp.) I will have to go back another time because my phone froze in the middle of the workshop. Pressing, swiping, power: nothing worked. The workshop leader said he'd take me to the Genius Bar after the session. Not only did I have a brick distracting me; the Airplane Mode in Control Center wouldn't keep Bluetooth off, and the phone kept trying to connect as a Hotspot. I didn't get a plan with Hotspots in mind. Trying to restart only produced screenshots, but suddenly I managed to press some combination of buttons to restart the phone! But neither bluetooth nor hotspot would stay off. A few reboots and they obeyed.Since the issue disappeared I'll save the Genius Bar for another time. But the Widgets still bounce when I slide the Home Screen Right -- annoying.I didn't catch the name of the Android Expert you mentioned in another video who said Android based development on older models. Odd practice for software when the business plan seems to preclude installing new software on older hardware. I think you are right about iOS problems relating to hardware getting too far ahead of software. But that isn't doing Apple any favors. Customers could be seduced by new hardware features, true. But if the new hardware is accompanied by UI changes of any sort not unequivocally necessary and diminished UX, customers may well seek those features in another platform. Sorry this is so long; I tried to keep it short but ran out of time.

[Minimi]

Chris is the only tech guy that I've seen on YouTube that is putting Apple to task

[PrimalEdge]

great video, Chris. I respect your honesty - not just here, but on ALL your videos. keep your integrity, it's what separates you from so many others. ATB - Michael

[geekanoids]

Chris. Great video again. You said something that stuck with me here. Apple have us in their ecosystem, so can potentially try to push us to a new device. In comparison an Android smartphone manufacturer cannot do this, so have to push hard to release big improvements in new hardware to compete against their competition.
Today I restored both my iPhone 7 Plus and 8 Plus to factory fresh, after so so many issues. Apple tech support confirmed that many are complaining.

[snapsbyiry]

Yeees, good job. Old Chris Pirillo is back. Keep them coming man :D

[JSantana]

My iPhone 5S failed after 3 years so now it doesn't work as an actual phone. It works as an iPod touch, but I'm getting the no sim card pop up constantly so I decided to erase everything and put the phone in a box. What bothers me is that I paid a ton of money and I didn't get the value I expected. I had an iPhone 6 Plus which I gave to my mom, decided to switch to Android, and now I'm using the Moto E4 from Verizon and the value I'm getting with this $40 phone is incredible. Like I mentioned before on one of your videos, I feel like this device has taken me back in time with smooth performance, great optimization, and great battery life, which is removable by the way. Just wanted to share this.

[lookingforthebigguyricklas]

I'm so happy it's fall and summer is over I love this time of year

[ChinaRising]

My 6s and iPad have gone a lot worse since upgrading to iOS 11. The iPad is very stuttery, scrolling is an ugly nightmare, not smooth and slick.

I have a pixel as well and the same can't be said about this device since upgrading to Oreo. It's lightning fast, very very smooth and a real pleasure to use. Apple really need to up their game here as user confidence will drop off a cliff.

[solidust]

Chris i just wanted to say thank you for providing deep & frank discussion on this subject matter. this weekend i heard the exact same discussion on the Kim Kommando show. (they might be watching your channels lol) the general consensus is correct.
the punchline could end up being a Congressional hearing regarding this matter.

[Hoekstes]

My phone’s (6 Plus) performance took a huge knock after updating to iOS 11. It’s not like the hardware took a gigantic leap forward in the last 2 generations, or that iOS 11 introduced new hardware taxing fuctionality. I can only conclude that planned obsolescence is Apple official policy.

[marker]

These videos have become my after work ritual...thank you!!

[timmygreen]

Loving the content over the past couple of weeks Chris. You are dong just fine with the content!

[techmant]

Slow things down is the key! You hit it on the head this time Chris!

[Minimi]

It's getting really bad .. I updated my 7 plus to ios11 and it went from a few bugs to a lot of bugs ... Frame rate drops ... Extreme slow downs etc. ... Smh Apple doesn't have tight quality control of their software anymore😫

[VEyadiel]

Do the colored blocks in the background above monitor and across the cabinet serve any purpose other than looking cool?

[CDDK]

I have generally always felt that there is slowdown on each iPhone i have owned after 2 years.

[III-zyjf]

I'm 0:10 seconds in and I say yes, every time I update my devices get slower, but if you're talking about new features, I don't know and I'll have to keep watching to learn more.

[avelinefrench]

Wow this makes such a lot of sense! I never thought of that.