Comment by callc

> Turns out Apple disables it if it can't detect a third party battery. Why? I'm sure someone will come and try to defend it, but if you do, you better come with an EE degree and math. To me, it looks like a punishment for not being able to go back to USA within my warranty period to replace my phone's battery which was down to 75% capacity.

Simpler than that: money and control.

Marked up replacement parts for and the inability to compete because “not Apple certified” comes with disabled features.

The best part of market capitalism, no market! Pure profits because we make the rules!