After Apple, Samsung is the next brand to go under investigation for planned obsolescence in Italy. What is the reason behind this accusation? Scroll down for more information!

Samsung and Apple under investigation for planned obsolescence!

Recently, the Italian Competition and Market Authority (AGCM) has begun the official investigation against Apple and Samsung. In details, they are claiming that these two smartphone manufacturers are now reducing the performance of older phones intentionally (planned obsolescence). While Apple issue isn’t new, the accusation comes as a big surprise for Samsung. This Korean brand has publicly stated that they don’t slow down their smartphones.

In details, Italian Competition and Market Authority received many consumer reports claiming the opposite. They are putting the exact charge that both brands are reducing the performance of old products to encourage people to buy new models. This action is done through a software update in all handsets. However, the big problem is that they didn’t inform the users about the consequences of doing this action.

Furthermore, the AGCM is going to carry out the investigations in collaboration with the Special Antitrust Unit of Guardia di Finanza. On the other hand, Samsung has denied the accusation in their latest statement. Moreover, they “do not provide the software updates to reduce the product performance over the life cycle of the device. We will fully cooperate with Italian Authority for Market and Competition’s investigation in Italy to clarify the facts.” We will keep you updated when more information from Samsung comes out!

What will be the conclusion of Samsung and Apple’s investigation?

In Apple’s case, Tim Cook has promised of a future iOS that let users choose between the performance or battery life. Moreover, Apple is also under investigation in France for the same reason. What are you thought of the situation? Drop a comment to let us know!