It\u2019s a bit slower now, isn\u2019t it? All of the constant updates and apps you use on a daily basis affect the performance of your phone over time, and the technology required to use apps usually gets better too.<\/p>\n
The battery drains quickly<\/h3>\n
Short battery life is a problem that exists across many models. It\u2019s frustrating enough when you first get a phone, but did you know your battery\u2019s capacity decreases over time?<\/p>\n
According to this article by Popular Mechanics<\/a>, a high-end lithium ion battery loses 20% of its capacity every 1000 charges \u201d\u201c and most smartphone batteries aren\u2019t high-end.<\/p>\n You might think manufacturers only release new phones every year to make money (and you\u2019re half right), but they introduce loads of new features too.<\/p>\n Most new apps will be designed for the latest handsets, which is bad news if you own an older device. Try running iOS7 on an iPhone 3 to see what we mean \u201d\u201c it\u2019s horrible.<\/p>\n Slow internet access is a problem with older smartphones. While it\u2019s often blamed on bad service or a bad Wi-Fi connection, accessing a website or downloading apps can take forever on an older phone.<\/p>\n Run a speed test on an iPhone 5s and an iPhone 3, for example, and you\u2019ll find the iPhone 5s provides a much quicker connection, and can connect from further away. Run a speed test now<\/a> and see how your phone stacks up.<\/p>\n If your phone looks like this:<\/p>\nUnable to handle the latest apps or operating systems<\/h3>\n
Slow internet access<\/h3>\n
Cosmetic damage<\/h3>\n
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