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		lostmsu on Oct 13, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: 87% of American teens own an iPhone; 88% expect an... > It’s not faulty devices, and a quick google search will show you that cell phone batteries have a lifespan of 2-3 years in average. Please, try reading this again > The issue is not that battery degrades, it is that their phones could not handle it and shut off when charge still remained.

hacym on Oct 13, 2022 [–]

The capacity of the battery was the issue, unless you’re talking about a different issue. Older batteries were unable to meet the power demands.

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