Apple investigated by France for 'planned obsolescence' - BBC News

Prosecutors will look into claims of "planned obsolescence" in iPhones, which is illegal in France.

“FRANCE: Prosecutors have announced a probe into the tech giant Apple (BBC) after the company admitted its phones are slowed down in software updates as they age. Under French law, a firm can not shorten a product's lifespan to force the user to buy a new one...

Prosecutors will look into claims of "planned obsolescence" in iPhones, which is illegal in France.

“FRANCE: Prosecutors have announced a probe into the tech giant Apple (BBC) after the company admitted its phones are slowed down in software updates as they age. Under French law, a firm can not shorten a product's lifespan to force the user to buy a new one...