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I don't get how working with less than optimal power sources that can be replaced has anything to do with planned obsolescence. It does not extend the life of the device, it just makes it work when you are short on batteries.
Working with less power available is what Apple got grief for when it throttled processing power based on battery life as a workaround for the planned obsolescence method of not making it easy to replace the battery.
Apple got grief because the processor can work at full speed even without a battery and works very well on Linux, but Apple chose to throttle back on OSX.
You mean when it's plugged into the wall? I mean sure yeah, but Apple would probably argue that that would degrade the function of your mobile phone. I don't think that line of reasoning would really work in court.
Also OS X is desktop/laptop, iOS is smartphone.