4hw.com.cn: according to foreign media reports, Apple announced on Friday that a limited number of MacBook Pro components have failed, which will cause the built-in battery to expand. The company will provide free battery replacement for affected products worldwide.
What happened when Apple announced a recall of some MacBook Pro
Apple said the flaw in some 13 inch MacBook Pro without touch bar is not a security issue. The company said on its official website that the production time of the affected products was from October 2016 to October 2017, but did not disclose the number of MacBook Pro affected. The company also said users should check their laptops to see if their products are under recall.
At the end of last year, a scandal broke out that shocked the whole world. Apple reduced the processing speed and performance of mobile phones without the knowledge of consumers. Apple later admitted that it had introduced a new feature for iPhone 6, iPhone 6S and iPhone se to prevent the device from shutting down accidentally by eliminating peak current in special cases. In the IOS 11.2 update, Apple also synced the feature to iPhone 7, and plans to sync it to more devices in the future. Apple initially said: 'our goal is to provide the best experience for users, including the overall performance of user devices and the extension of service life. In cold conditions, the ability of lithium-ion battery to provide peak current demand will be reduced. In case of battery power shortage or aging, in order to protect electronic components, the equipment may be shut down accidentally. '
In this context, in addition to apologizing to consumers for the controversial decision to reduce the running speed of the old iPhone to protect the battery stability, Apple also announced to reduce the replacement cost of the iPhone Battery beyond the warranty period by $50 from the end of January, down from $79 To $29. In addition, the company will release an operating system update at the beginning of next year to let users know more about battery life.