GoKawiilA woman claiming to be a former software engineer at Apple has started a massive debate online. In a recent viral video, she alleges that the tech giant intentionally makes older phones slower to force users into buying newer models. She claims that whenever a fresh device comes out, the company sends out software updates containing hidden code designed to make past devices lag and glitch.
The claim brings back memories of the past battery scandal
The video has gained massive attention on social media, making people talk about planned obsolescence again. Many users are comparing these fresh statements to a major controversy from 2017, widely known as Batterygate.
Back then, the company admitted to slowing down some older models through routine software updates. However, it stated that the main goal was to stop phones with aging batteries from shutting down unexpectedly, rather than tricking buyers.
Former software engineer at Apple is whistleblowing
She says whenever Apple launches a new phone, they would push an update to older iPhones with malware to slow them down. This pushes people to upgrade
“I used to be a software engineer at Apple, and with every new phone that… pic.twitter.com/SSeTQGXvUp — Wall Street Apes (@WallStreetApes) May 6, 2026
This new allegation of intentional manipulation remains completely unproven, and the brand has not replied to the viral video yet.
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