Apple to hand out iTunes credits in settlement

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SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Apple has agreed to give more than$100 million in iTunes store credits to
settle a lawsuit alleging thatthe iPhone and iPad maker improperly charged kids for playing games ontheir
mobile devices.The federal case centers on allegations thatApple didn’t create adequate parental controls to
prevent children frombuying extra features while playing free games on iPhones and iPads in2010 and
2011.Apple Inc. has agreed to award an iTunes credit of$5 to each of the estimated 23 million accountholders
who may have beenaffected. Parents could receive more if they can show their billsexceeded $5. If the
charges exceeded $30, cash refunds will be offered.A hearing on the proposed settlement is scheduled Friday
in San Jose, Calf.Copyright 2013 The Associated Press.SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Apple has agreed to give more
than$100 million in iTunes store credits to settle a lawsuit alleging thatthe iPhone and iPad maker
improperly charged kids for playing games ontheir mobile devices.The federal case centers on allegations
thatApple didn’t create adequate parental controls to prevent children frombuying extra features while
playing free games on iPhones and iPads in2010 and 2011.Apple Inc. has agreed to award an iTunes credit of$5
to each of the estimated 23 million accountholders who may have beenaffected. Parents could receive more if
they can show their billsexceeded $5. If the charges exceeded $30, cash refunds will be offered.A hearing on
the proposed settlement is scheduled Friday in San Jose, Calf.Copyright 2013 The Associated Press.

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