US senator wants Apple to answer questions on slowing iPhones
Washington — The chairman of a US senate committee overseeing business issues has asked Apple to answer questions about its disclosure that it slowed older iPhones with flagging batteries. The California-based company apologised over the issue on December 28, cut battery replacement costs and said it would change its software to show users whether their phone battery was performing at optimal levels. Senator John Thune, who chairs the commerce, science and transportation committee, said in a January 9 letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook that "the large volume of consumer criticism levelled against the company in light of its admission suggests that there should have been better transparency". Apple said it would cut the price of a replacement for an out-of-warranty battery to $29 from $79 for an iPhone 6 or later. The company will also update its iOS operating system so users can see whether the battery is in poor condition and affecting the phone’s performance. Thune asked if Apple consid...
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