Here’s Apple’s statement on the iPhone ‘battery lock’ controversy

I’ve written a ton on this already so I’ll keep this update brief: It’s pretty much what I covered in the video above and the previous article based on it.

No batteries are being locked out. That’s hyperbole, sensationalism, scare tactics. And it’s good for customers to know if they’re getting or buying and iPhone with an aftermarket battery or third-party installation. Information is good.

I still feel like, while the idea is fine, the implementation could be better. Especially if someone is thinking of buying a used iPhone, they should absolutely have an easy way to verify if it’s had any repairs. That can and should inform their decision-making process.

But battery health is also important information, especially for people who have aftermarket batteries or third-party repairs. If Apple can’t pull accurate information for batteries they haven’t installed and paired, then maybe an approximation would be helpful? That way, if an aftermarket battery or third-party repair was awesome, they can rest easy. If it was bad or deceptive, they can take it to be looked at immediately.

But let me know what you think.

Article source: https://www.technobuffalo.com/heres-apples-statement-iphone-battery-lock-controversy