decrease device capacity

[/dɪˈkris dɪˈvaɪs kəˈpæsɪti/]
verb phrase
diminuir a capacidade do dispositivo
1. To reduce the operational capacity, storage space, processing power, or performance capability of a device
The system will decrease device capacity when battery levels drop below 20%.
O sistema diminuirá a capacidade do dispositivo quando o nível da bateria cair abaixo de 20%.
2. To lower the maximum performance threshold or resource allocation of a technological device
Apple's decision to decrease device capacity on older iPhones caused significant controversy.
A decisão da Apple de diminuir a capacidade do dispositivo em iPhones mais antigos causou polêmica significativa.
This term gained significant cultural prominence in 2017 when Apple admitted to intentionally decreasing processor performance on older iPhones. In Brazilian tech communities, 'diminuir a capacidade' is commonly discussed in forums and tech blogs. The phrase reflects ongoing debates about planned obsolescence and device management across both USA and Brazil.
NYC Slang
throttle the device
Synonyms / Sinônimos
reduce device performancethrottle device capacitylimit device functionalitydowngrade device capability
Antonyms / Antônimos
increase device capacityenhance device performanceboost device capabilityupgrade device functionality

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
diminuir a capacidade do dispositivo
Standard technical term used across Brazil
São Paulo
reduzir a capacidade do dispositivo
Alternative common usage in tech sectors
Portugal
reduzir a capacidade do aparelho
Uses 'aparelho' instead of 'dispositivo'; slightly more traditional terminology
General USA
decrease device capacity
Commonly used in tech industry following Apple throttling controversy

Related Words

throttlingperformance degradationresource allocationbattery management

Related Idioms & Phrases

slow down the device
put the brakes on device performance
cap the device capacity
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