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No, Apple no longer manufactures the iPhone 13 Pro; production ended in 2022 and remaining supply comes from resellers or refurbished stock. Shoppers still ask whether Apple keeps a production line running for the 13 Pro. The short answer is that the line shut down in 2022 when the next generation launched, and Apple removed […]

Yes, Apple limits performance on aging-battery iPhones to prevent shutdowns; replacing the battery restores normal speed. If your phone felt snappy when new and now lags, you’re not imagining the drop in pep. Apple introduced performance management years ago to stop sudden power-offs on devices with worn batteries. That safeguard can trim peak speed, especially

Yes—iOS can reduce peak performance on aging-battery iPhones to prevent shutdowns; swapping the battery typically brings full speed back. Phone speed dips are frustrating. If your older device feels laggy after an update, you’re not imagining it. Apple uses a software feature called “performance management” that can temporarily cap peak speed when the battery can’t

No, Apple doesn’t slow iPhone 8 by default; performance management only engages after shutdowns from a weak battery. Worried that your handset feels laggy after years of use or a recent update? You’re not alone. Speed dips on this model usually trace back to battery health, storage pressure, heat, or a handful of settings—not a

Yes, iPhone 7 performance may be reduced by iOS when the battery ages or conditions demand it; you can view and control this in Battery Health. Let’s clear the air. The slowdown stories came from a real software behavior on older handsets. iOS limits peak performance when the battery can’t deliver short bursts of power.

No, Apple did not skip iPhone 17; the 2025 lineup includes iPhone 17, 17 Pro, Pro Max, and the thin iPhone Air. Apple’s numbering draws plenty of chatter each year. After the jump from 8 to X, some readers wonder if a fresh gap is coming. Here’s the current picture: Apple launched the 2025 phones

No, Apple isn’t shutting down iPhone 7 and below; these phones still work but won’t get new iOS versions and may only get occasional security updates. Scary headlines pop up every few months claiming older iPhones are about to stop working. That isn’t how Apple handles aging models. What actually happens is a slow glide:

No, Apple isn’t remotely disabling the iPhone 6s; the phone still works, but it no longer gets major iOS upgrades and is now classed as vintage. The headline rumor pops up every few months: a mass switch-off for older iPhones. That isn’t how Apple handles aging devices. The 6s still turns on, places calls, sends

No, Apple isn’t “shutting down” iPhone 6, but the device is classed as obsolete with no new updates or official repairs. The sixth-generation iPhone still turns on, makes calls, and runs apps that target iOS 12, yet Apple no longer issues system releases for it. That gap matters: online life moves fast, and older phones

Yes, Apple Watch Series 3 works with iPhone 12 when the watch runs watchOS 8 and the phone uses iOS 15 or newer. The pairing does work, and day-to-day features still feel familiar. That said, this setup tops out at watchOS 8, so some later watch tricks won’t show up. Below, you’ll see what runs