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Apple has agreed to a settlement of up to $500 million due to a lawsuit claiming it intentionally slowed down older iPhones. The settlement applies to certain iPhone 6 and 7 models. Meanwhile, YouTube has made progress in reducing the recommendation of conspiracy theory videos, with a significant drop in viewership since 2019. However, the total number of such videos has been increasing. News streaming services continue to offer opinion-free headlines.

What was the main accusation against Apple in the class action lawsuit?

• Apple failed to release new iPhone models on time.

• Apple misled users about iPhone battery life.

• Apple intentionally slowed down older iPhones.

• Apple overcharged for new iPhones.

Which iPhone models are covered by the settlement?

• iPhone 8 and X

• iPhone 6 and 7

• iPhone 5 and 6

• iPhone 7 and 8

What did Apple claim regarding the allegations of slowing down older iPhones?

• Apple said it was a software glitch.

• Apple admitted to the allegations.

• Apple blamed third-party apps.

• Apple denied any wrongdoing.

What progress did YouTube make according to the University of California, Berkeley study?

• Promoted more conspiracy videos.

• Banned all conspiracy videos.

• Reduced the recommendation of conspiracy videos.

• Increased the number of conspiracy videos.

Since when has the total count of conspiracy videos been increasing?

• 2018

• 2019

• 2021

• 2020