Apple Could Face Criminal Charges in France Because It Throttles Old iPhones

Apple recently gets a lot of heat from consumers after it confirmed earlier this month that it intentionally slows down old iPhone devices to prevent unexpected shutdowns that could be caused by degraded batteries.

First hit by multiple lawsuits in the United States that they violate consumer protection laws by throttling old iPhone devices, now Apple is facing a legal battle in Europe, as French organization HOP (Halte à l’Obsolescence Programmée), which stands for Stop Planned Obsolescence, filed legal complaints due to planned obsolescence.

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