Smartphone

Apple FaceTime Interference California Settlement

Apple, Inc. is settling a class action alleging that it allowed FaceTime to stop working on iPhone 4 and 4S models with earlier operating systems. The complaint claimed that Apple committed trespass to chattels when it allowed a security certificate to expire on April 16, 2014, which made FaceTime stop working unless the phone owner  Read more

Samsung Galaxy S4 Smartphone Speed California Settlement

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. is settling a class action alleging that it programmed certain Galaxy S4 smartphones to operate at higher-than-normal speeds when it detected certain “benchmarking” apps, thus deceiving consumers about speeds. According to the complaint, this violated California consumer protection laws.  Read more