#phone slowing down over time

Have you ever noticed your smartphone slowing down after a year of use? The buttery smooth animations, fast response, and overall snappy performance have waned over time, and now your phone feels a little sluggish. Today, we'll be outlining several reasons why your phone may have slowed down over time. This is especially true for iPhones - as Apple has confirmed that they are indeed slowing down older devices to conserve the aging battery. [caption id="attachment_228414" align="alignnone" width="720"] iPhone 6s[/caption] Software updates Another reason for your phone slowing down are software updates. The effects of malware vary from just being a nuisance, slowing down your phone with extra processes, or it could be a security attack. If your 3-year-old device has slowed down over time to the point where it's too slow, maybe it's about time to upgrade! Read more in our articles including "Reasons why your smartphone slows down over time" and "iPhone 3G: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly".