Apple issues apology for performance throttling, offers discounted battery replacement service throughout 2018

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Apple broke the silence about the issue that iOS 10.2.1 causes performance on older iPhones to slow down, ostensibly to counteract battery degradation. It's an issue that created a lot of confusion, with some pundits claiming that Apple is purposely throttling performance to push users to upgrade to newer devices. Apple issued a statement on its website explaining the issue in detail. The company, who makes most of its profits off the iPhone, is also offering discounted battery replacement services for older iPhones throughout 2018.

Responding to increasing confusion and even lawsuits from disgruntled users, Apple took to posting an open letter on its website.

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Apple says iPhones with older batteries will experience slower performance

It isn't uncommon for older iPhones to feel a tad sluggish after a few years. New iOS updates do bring new features as well as make things more efficient but, as we've recently learned, they also throttle performance. Apple says there's a good reason for this.

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Dyson opens first demo store in Canada focusing on experiences

Dyson opened its first Canadian Demo store at Yorkdale Shopping Centre, Toronto.  The Toronto opening follows three in North America: Flagship New York on 5^th Avenue, San Francisco and Virginia. Hair styling stations featuring the Dyson Supersonic and a Dyson air purifier smokebox demonstration represent some of the experiences that await guests at the new store.

 The 2,000 sq. ft. space is designed to encourage people to pick up, test, and understand Dyson technology. Interactive demonstrations bring to life the science at the heart of Dyson machines, and Dyson Experts are on-hand to explain machines and provide recommendations that will best suit customers’ lifestyles.

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Ford returning to roots and bringing self-driving and electric vehicle teams to Detroit

Ford Motor Company has plans to move its key autonomous vehicle and electric vehicle business and strategy teams to the city where the company got its start.

Ford is moving the teams to a historic building known as The Factory – a recently refurbished industrial complex with a rich 110-year history – in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood. The Motor City location, which will be up and running early next year, will enable Ford teams to immerse themselves in urban mobility challenges and solutions.

“We’re excited to choose this inspirational location in one of Detroit’s resurgent neighborhoods to accelerate our work on electric and autonomous vehicles,” said Jim Hackett, Ford president and CEO. “This move and our exciting Dearborn campus transformation are important steps as we move toward our aspiration to become the world’s most trusted mobility company – designing smart vehicles for a smart world.”

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