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Apple Inc. has agreed to a $ 113 million settlement with more than 30 states that accused the iPhone maker of hiding battery problems by limiting the phone’s performance with a software update in 2016.
The Arizona and Indiana attorneys general, who led the investigation along with the Arkansas attorney general, said in statements Wednesday announcing the proposed settlement that it also requires Apple to provide accurate information to users on its website and elsewhere about the iPhone health, performance and battery performance. energy management.
“Big tech companies must stop manipulating consumers and tell them the whole truth about their practices and products,” Arizona Attorney General Mark Bronovich said in a statement. The investigation was backed by Republican and Democratic officials from 33 states plus the District of Columbia.
An Apple spokeswoman did not immediately respond to a request for comment. In a court document describing the agreement, the company denied wrongdoing and said the agreement does not represent any concession that it has violated laws or regulations.
The deal came on the same day that Apple announced a partial concession in its fight over the fees it charges app developers to sell their offerings on its App Store, amid broader regulatory scrutiny of the power it wields over others. companies in their digital ecosystem. Apple said Wednesday it will cut in half the 30% fee it charges for sales through the App Store to developers who make up to $ 1 million in revenue on the platform.
