Is Your Phone Being Secretly Sabotaged After a New Launch?
Every year, as shiny new smartphones hit the market, owners of last year’s flagship start noticing problems slower performance, unexpected glitches, and, for iPhone & Samsung users, the dreaded green line across their screen. Is this all a coincidence, or is there a hidden conspiracy at play? Let’s break down what’s happening, why your device might suffer, and how manufacturers benefit from these patterns.
Sluggish iPhone Syndrome After the iPhone 17 Release
After the launch of the iPhone 17, iPhone 16 owners began reporting:
- Slower overall performance
- Laggy response times
- Camera issues and app crashes
Is this planned obsolescence? Most slowdowns can be traced to software updates that demand more resources, aging hardware, or nearly-full storage. However, the timing—right after a new release—always seems suspicious and fuels the conspiracy theory.
iOS 26 is as slow and glitchy as those old Android phones Apple used to make fun of.#iOS26 #Apple pic.twitter.com/vPo0po9aXY
— Aniime (@Anime_0n) September 15, 2025
just before Samsung Galaxy S25 series all old Samsung got green line , are getting it, now it iphone. before 17 pic.twitter.com/SUjttFbDul
— USTARK (@ul131web) September 20, 2025
Samsung’s Green Line Curse After S25 Series
When Samsung launched the Galaxy S25 series, many users of older devices saw sudden green lines on their screens.
Updates can stress older hardware or trigger underlying display defects.
Aging OLED panels are vulnerable to heat, wear, and poor connections, making lines appear after a year or two.
Samsung offered limited free repairs in select regions—but for many user report refused to replace at free of cost
August 2025 update, green line started to appear on screen, I visited to @SamsungIndia official store @ chiplun to get replacement but they refused to replace at free of cost. Please @SamsungIndia take a look in ithis matter to resolve this case @ConsumrConxion@jagograhakjago pic.twitter.com/8fK81iQEE4
— 🇮🇳 सारथी 🇮🇳 (@mesarthi) October 6, 2025
I'm Samsung Galaxy S21 FE user, I updated the software of my handset on 30th Sept 2025, after which I got the green line issues in handset, I visited Samsung care, they refused to repair the handset citing invalid reasons,kindly resolve problems@SamsungIndia @SamsungMobile pic.twitter.com/hS43HiNVot
— VISHAL CHAUDHARY (@Vishal00809) October 9, 2025
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Apple’s Battery Controversy: Real-Life Sabotage?
In 2017, Apple admitted to throttling performance on older iPhones when batteries became weak, framing it as a way to prevent unwanted shutdowns.
This led to lawsuits and a wave of “planned obsolescence” accusations.
Apple issued apologies and made battery replacements cheaper, but the trust damage was done.
Was it a hidden conspiracy? Technically, yes—users weren’t told about performance throttling until it was uncovered.
Hardware Age: Flash storage, batteries, and screens all wear out faster as phones get thinner and more complex.
Aggressive Software Demands: Modern apps and updates assume users have new phones, pushing older devices past their limits.
Built to Last—But Not for Long: These days, most phones struggle to remain fast and problem-free beyond 2 years. The race for innovation leaves little room for durability or repairability.
Minimize Slowdown Your Survival Guide
- Clean up Storage: Remove unused apps and media.
- Update Wisely: Stay current, but avoid major updates until stability reviews are strong for your model.
- Replace the Battery: For both iPhones and Androids, a new battery can bring old devices back to life.
- Factory Reset: Starting fresh clears out years of digital clutter.
Conspiracy or Coincidence?
While smartphone giants deny intentionally crippling devices, the combination of aging hardware, resource-intensive updates, and corporate incentives to push upgrades makes the theory feel remarkably real to users. The infamous Apple battery saga shows that hidden “optimizations” do happen—and transparency matters.
So, next time your phone slows down right after a major launch, remember: sometimes it’s technical, sometimes it’s business—but there’s always more happening beneath the screen.
Is this a hidden conspiracy? You decide. But now you know how to fight back !