In spite of the way the article states this, it appears to have been a class action lawsuit that cost Apple, not a gov fine. (That's actually refreshing IF it means that an injured party gets some restitution.) Could be the gov is still pursuing, or the gov "interest" precipitated the lawsuit.
I agree with your comment in general ;^)

Redic. Gov goes after ingenuity and every enterprise that manifests it these days. From the most successful to nascent technologies like e-cigarettes. Destroy every avenue of private capital formation and profit. Yeah, that's the ticket. Good luck all.