FTC chair issues warning letter to Apple CEO over customer obligations

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FTC has publicly issued the warning letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook; confirmation via the FTC press release or posted letter.

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The Federal Trade Commission's chairman, Andrew N. Ferguson, issued a warning letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook reminding Apple of its obligations to customers. The FTC posted the letter and a press release on its website on Feb. 12, 2026. The notice serves as an official reminder rather than announcing formal litigation in the text provided.

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The Federal Trade Commission’s official press release (Feb. 12, 2026) states that FTC Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson issued a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook “reminding him of Apple’s obligations to its customers,” and the FTC’s legal library posts the warning-letter file. Independent news outlets (e.g., Reuters) reported the same letter and summarized its contents about Apple News curation. Verdict: True — the claim is confirmed by the FTC’s own press release and the posted warning-letter document, corroborated by reputable independent reporting.

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Update · Feb 13, 2026, 12:58 AMTrue
The Federal Trade Commission’s official press release (Feb. 12, 2026) states that FTC Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson issued a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook “reminding him of Apple’s obligations to its customers,” and the FTC’s legal library posts the warning-letter file. Independent news outlets (e.g., Reuters) reported the same letter and summarized its contents about Apple News curation. Verdict: True — the claim is confirmed by the FTC’s own press release and the posted warning-letter document, corroborated by reputable independent reporting.
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