Apple, Samsung face antitrust probe in Italy over planned obsolescence claims

Apple‘s confirmation that it slows older iPhones with aging lithium-ion batteries kicked off a round of severe criticism around the world, with many tossing around accusations of planned obsolescence, among other things. Following that is a new probe opened by Italy’s antitrust authority involving both Apple and Samsung. According to the organization, user complaints spurred the probe. The announcement was … Continue reading