iOS 8 on the iPhone 4S: Performance isn't the (only) problem
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New OS wants screen space and processing power that the old phone doesn't have.
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iOS 8: 35 Problems and Bugs and How to Fix Them
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Farewell iPhone 4: No iOS 8 upgrade for you
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iOS 8 on the iPhone 4S: Performance isn't the (only) problem
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iOS 8 Hinders iPhone 4s Performance By A Huge Margin
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