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Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Edith Ramirez speaks at the FTC in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014, where she announced Apple will refund 2.5 million to consumers to settle a federal case involving purchases that kids made without their parents\' permission while playing on mobile apps. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Government: Apple to refund $32.5M in case about kids’ purchases on apps without permission

WASHINGTON – Apple will refund $32.5 million to consumers to settle a federal case involving purchases that kids made without their parents’ permission while playing on mobile apps.

The Federal Trade Commission says Apple will make full refunds for any such in-app purchases made by kids while playing on mobile phones and other devices — and incurring charges without parents’ knowledge or permission.

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