As a result of the investigation launched in 2018, Apple will be forced to pay France 25 million euros. This figure is similar to the payment of a lawsuit filed against those apple bites for not providing timely advice. software updates for iPhone downloads users.
During the investigation, the Paris Prosecutor's Office began investigating complaints that Apple was delaying iPhones with iOS updates, directly IOS 10.2.1 and 11.2. Later, Apple agreed to use performance management in iOS to prevent older models from shutting down.
France fines Apple 25 million euros
These allegations were based on other iPhone SE and iPhone 6, as it could indicate that under certain conditions and especially when batteries are worn, this reduces their performance and points to other consequences such as forcing users to replace your batteries or buy a new iPhone.
In a media statement, the Director-General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Prevention said:
Following an investigation by the Directorate General for Competition, Consuse and Fraud Suppression (DGCCRF) and following a Paris Prosecutor's agreement, Apple's party agreed to pay a fine of $ 25 million in criminal sale agreements.
The final authority report states that there is a lack of consumer data provided by Apple "It's been an illegal business practice". In addition to the economic decision Apple has accepted an agreement with the prosecutor to publish a press conference on its website for a month, citing the situation.
Apple often stars when dealing with management, and although in many cases agreements take place outside of court, in this case Apple's lack of confidence was questionable.
