Apple is accused of profiting from 'blood minerals'

The Democratic Republic of Congo says Apple is sourcing minerals from armed groups committing atrocities.

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Apple hit by Belgian probe over ‘blood minerals’ from Congo

Lawyers for DRC allege iPhones and other electronics use minerals supplied by armed groups behind atrocities
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Apple to pay $95 million to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of snoopy eavesdropping

Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the privacy-minded company of deploying its virtual assistant Siri to eavesdrop on people using its iPhone and other trendy devices
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