Apple Faces Spreading Legal Woes Over Slowed iPhones
In France, the technology giant faces a preliminary criminal probe alleging “programmed obsolescence” of older iPhones, while plaintiffs are pushing for MDL treatment of at least 30 civil suits in the U.S.
January 09, 2018 at 06:50 PM
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Apple Inc. faces transcontinental legal woes over software changes which slowed the performance of certain iPhone models.
According to Bloomberg, the Cupertino-based technology giant faces a preliminary French criminal probe for “programmed obsolescence” and “deceit” after consumer groups accused the company of deliberately shortening the life span of older iPhones.
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