Apple Unethical Practices

Apple was caught up in unethical business practices. The company slows down some models as

they age, but not to encourage people to upgrade. Apple pushed a software update in December

2016 that impacted the performance of older iPhone models. The business claimed that lack of

enough free space and the presence of outdated software was the main causes of the old iPhone

slowing down.

Apple is one of the most valuable technology companies in the world. Apple first denied that it

purposely slowed down iPhone batteries, and then said it did so to preserve battery life amid

widespread reports of iPhones unexpectedly turning off. Apple acted deceptively by hiding the

shutdown and slowdown issues. Apple faced legal ramifications and was accused of slowing

down iPhones to compel users to buy new ones.

Apple was not transparent about its iPhone battery problems that deliberately slowed down older

iPhones and led to unexpected device shutdowns. Instead of disclosing the issue to consumers or

replacing the batteries, the company concealed important information from users. As result,

Apple faced legal ramifications and forced over $113 million to settle a class-action lawsuit

accusing it of slowing down iPhones.