Several Republican lawmakers have reportedly sent a letter to Apple, demanding answers to over a dozen questions, surrounding the tech giant’s decision to slow down older iPhones.
Back in December, Apple admitted to slowing down the speeds of some older iPhones, in a bid to prevent devices shutting down over battery capacity.
Backlash mounted following the announcement, from both lawmakers and consumers alike. Some alleged the company was deliberately slowing down phones in a bid to sell new models.
The new letter reportedly sent on Friday, demands questions from Apple by January 26th, and includes questions on:
[Source: New York Post]
However, Republican lawmakers are “concerned” about “ensuring the integrity of iPhone batteries”. Chair of the Senate Commerce Committee has also reportedly sent a similar letter to Apple on Tuesday.
