Apple, US states reach US$113mil settlement on iPhone throttling


Apple acknowledged its update reduced power demands after researchers found unusual slowdowns in 2017. The company publicly apologised and slashed prices on battery replacements. — Reuters

OAKLAND, California: Apple Inc will pay US$113mil (£85mil or RM461.88mil) to settle allegations from 33 US states and the District of Columbia that it slowed down iPhones to mask battery issues and get users to purchase new devices, state officials announced on Nov 18.

The deal with a coalition led by Arizona, Arkansas and Indiana is separate from a proposed settlement Apple reached in March to pay affected iPhone owners up to US$500mil (RM2.04bil) to stem a class action.

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