Eli5, how smartphone software slows down older devices?

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Guys, why does newer firmware OS slow down on older hardware?

Is it the graphics? Processing? Ram?

Thanks!

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New software expects new hardware. Your old phone isn’t getting new hardware to keep up with the new software.

Some companies (apple) force updates that you don’t need, and they don’t optimize to drive sales on their newest devices.

Some companies just create software and updates non maliciously to provide a better user experience. If it slows your old device down, it’s just a consequence of not enough hardware resources to run the new software or updates effectively.

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