"Apple: Compensate consumers for intentionally depleting Iphones"

Euroconsumers sends Cease and Desist Letter to Apple Over Planned Obsolescence

BRUSSELS - Today, 2 July, we call on Apple Inc. to end the practice of planned obsolescence of Apple iPhones and compensate each affected consumer €60. Apple has 15 days to formally respond to the letter, after which Euroconsumers will consider the next legal steps.

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Given that climate change is a reality, a green and fair transition has become an absolute necessity. While consumers may not always be aware of the best ways by which they can achieve a more sustainable way of living, it is clear that many consumers want to step in. Therefore, there is only one place for consumers in all debates surrounding the issue of sustainability, and that is right at the center of it. That is exactly where Euroconsumers intends to be.

Euroconsumers

Gathering five national consumer organisations and giving voice to a total of more than 1.5 million people, Euroconsumers is the world’s leading consumer cluster in terms of innovative information, personalized services and defense of consumer’s rights. Our organisations work closely together and with BEUC, The European Consumer Organisation, and Consumers International to ensure consumers are safe, that markets are fair and benefit from honest relations with businesses and authorities.

Our tests of products and services and market dossiers, as well as qualified positioning statements and advocacy are widely respected by the different market players and regulators alike, also serving as models for consumers organizations worldwide.