VOICED : Denuncian a Apple y Epson por obsolescencia programada

A consumer rights organization has filed a lawsuit against Apple for planned obsolescence, accusing the company of deliberately slowing down older iPhone models to boost sales of new ones. Apple admitted to the practice, citing battery issues as the reason. The organization also filed a similar lawsuit against Epson, marking a significant legal precedent in France, where planned obsolescence is a punishable offense since 2015.

Which organization filed a lawsuit against Apple for planned obsolescence?

• Consumer Rights Association

• French Consumer Union

• Organization Against Planned Obsolescence

• Global Tech Watch

What reason did Apple give for slowing down older iPhone models?

• To encourage users to buy new models

• To enhance security features

• Due to battery performance issues

• To improve software compatibility

What is the main accusation against Apple by the consumer rights organization?

• Poor customer service

• Lack of innovation

• Planned obsolescence to boost sales

• Unfair pricing strategies

Which other company faced a similar lawsuit for planned obsolescence?

• Canon

• Samsung

• Sony

• Epson

Since when has French law sanctioned planned obsolescence?

• March 2017

• August 2015

• January 2016

• December 2014