IOS 13.1 Brings Processor throttling to iPhone XS and iPhone XR

Apple’s iOS 13.1 was launched on September 24. According to an Apple Support page, this operating system makes iPhone XS and XR capable to initiate processor throttling.

This feature was added in 2017 iPhones and it has been, somehow, controversial. Its main focus has been to limit the processor performance in the iPhones to prevent them from shutting down due to weakening batteries. And the result of this feature is quite obvious, i.e. the iPhone runs slower than normal. With continued aging of the batteries, throttling becomes heavier. The phone starts working normally when the battery is replaced.

Apple didn’t talk much about power throttling in an effort to calm criticism after this feature was discovered. Moreover, the company offered discounted batteries to allow the iPhone users get their iPhones returning to full performance. A switch was also added in the setting to turn the processor throttling on or off. The major disadvantage that people noticed after disabling power throttling was that their iPhones would shut down in processor-heavy situations.

It now seems that Apple has made enormous effort to refine this feature a little. According to the company, newer iPhones are better at power management and monitoring. They also claimed that the impact of processor throttling is not going to be very obvious now. The updated software was first introduced on iPhone 8 and iPhone X. And then it was also used in iPhone XR and iPhone XS.

It has not been disclosed whether or not processor throttling is featured in the iPhone 11-series. Nevertheless, Apple Support page mentions that the new phones are going to get an advanced power management system. This system aims at managing performance based on the health of battery. So, it is quite possible that this system has got the mechanism to manage processing right from the start. And it is safer to presume that the new system will have to work more in case the battery ages. What’s more interesting here is that the effect of this processing management in response to battery aging is not going be felt as much as on the older iPhones.

Backlash from the iPhone users is understandable in this regard but one needs to understand the fact that batteries degrade over time. And a degraded battery is unable to provide power like a new battery does. In that case, there is the need for the performance to be affected because if it is not affected, it becomes difficult for the device to stay powered on.

Things to Know about Apple’s iPhone upgrade program

September is nothing less than a cheerful event for iPhone fans because that is the time when they can trade in their old iPhone for the newest one. And as Tim cook has announced, iPhone 11 Pro models are the best iPhones ever produced by Apple. In response, iPhone users seem super excited about getting an iPhone with the new features. One of the ways is to utilize Apple’s iPhone Upgrade Program, which is a program to help you get a new iPhone every year.

What is Apple’s iPhone Upgrade Program?

With the launch of a new iPhone every year, Apple offers you to trade in your current iPhone with the new one. This program was launched in 2015 with the launch of iPhone 6S. The program is designed to let you pay for the purchased iPhone in 12 monthly installments. If you want to purchase an iPhone 11 with 64GB of internal storage, you will have to pay $35.33 per month. The iPhone 11 Pro can be purchased at $49.91 per month. And an iPhone 11 Pro Max can be purchased at $54.08 per month. This program takes into consideration the carrier deals of the old purchase. The two-year contract comes with a subsidized monthly fee. You can even purchase an iPhone outright for a monthly fee.

With the help of the iPhone Upgrade Program, you can purchase a new iPhone with 24 payments. And the good news is that you are eligible to automatically upgrade to a newly launched iPhone after 12 payments. The Upgrade Program applies only to the newest model. If you want to get an older iPhone, you are going to have to consider the Apple’s Trade-In program.

Why is it a great program to consider?

There are many advantages of utilizing an upgrade program to get the new iPhone. Some of those advantages are worth mentioning here.

• This program allows you to get a new iPhone every year without being tethered to the same carrier. Every new purchase allows you to choose a carrier. Thus, if you are not happy with your current carrier, you don’t have to stick with it while purchasing the new iPhone.
• Utilizing this program, you are also entitled to AppleCare+ warranty. This warranty includes hardware and software repairs for 2 years. This service also includes two incidents of accidental damage. However, you are going to have to pay $29 for screen repair and $99 for other damages. The two-year extended warranty can be obtained at a price of $199 which is fragmented to distribute it painlessly into the installments of this upgrade program.

Getting started with the program

The iPhone Upgrade Program is available at Apple retail stores in US and online through Apple.com website. During the buying process, you are given the option which is called iPhone Upgrade Program. There, you can select the model, color, capacity, and carrier.