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Apple Is Fined A Chunky $11.5 Million For Negligence By Italian Authorities

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Back in 2017 reports started to surface that Apple had reduced device performance for older iPhones by launching iOS 10.2.1. The performance seemed to suffer on devices with batteries in poor condition. This promoted a debate that Apple had made the decision to deliberately slow down older iPhones to entice users for an upgrade. Now, the Italian anti-trust watchdog has fined Apple 10 Million Euros for ‘planned obsolescence’. Take a look below for more details.
It’s a bad day for Apple and Samsung, but a good one for consumers. Not only has the Italian Anti-Trust watchdog fine Samsung $5.7million, but it has also fined Apple $11.5 million for a similar offense. Apple’s fine is almost double, and the watchdog provides reasons behind this decision.

Apple Is Fined A Chunky $11.5 Million For Negligence By Italian Authorities

Oct 24, 2018, 5:45pm UTC

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https://wccftech.com/apple-fined-11-million-by-italy/ > Back in 2017 reports started to surface that Apple had reduced device performance for older iPhones by launching iOS 10.2.1. The performance seemed to suffer on devices with batteries in poor condition. This promoted a debate that Apple had made the decision to deliberately slow down older iPhones to entice users for an upgrade. Now, the Italian anti-trust watchdog has fined Apple 10 Million Euros for ‘planned obsolescence’. Take a look below for more details. > It’s a bad day for Apple and Samsung, but a good one for consumers. Not only has the Italian Anti-Trust watchdog fine Samsung $5.7million, but it has also fined Apple $11.5 million for a similar offense. Apple’s fine is almost double, and the watchdog provides reasons behind this decision.