France investigates Apple for slowing down old iPhones

PARIS — French prosecutors have opened an investigation into Apple over revelations it secretly slowed down older versions of its handsets.The Paris prosecutor's office said Tuesday a probe was opened last week and is led by the French body in charge of fraud control, which is part of the finance ministry.It follows a legal complaint filed in December by a French consumer rights group that aims to stop intentional obsolescence of goods by companies.In France, it is illegal to intentionally