Apple begins paying out "batterygate" compensation to iPhone owners.
iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6S, 6S Plus, 7, 7 Plus, and iPhone SE were among the Apple phones impacted by the batterygate issue.
It appears that the controversy surrounding Apple's decision to intentionally slow down iPhones with older batteries in 2017 has been resolved, as users are reportedly receiving settlements in their bank accounts.
According to a recent report from MacRumors, individuals affected by the iPhone slowdown issue have begun to receive compensation in the form of checks deposited into their bank accounts, each with a value of $92.17. The news was confirmed by the website, which updated the story with a post from one of its readers.
The settlement process, administered through a dedicated website, was recently updated in December, indicating that the payments were expected to be distributed this month, marking the conclusion of this matter.
The "batterygate" controversy originated in 2017 when a developer discovered that certain iOS 10 updates were intentionally slowing down the performance of older iPhone models, including the iPhone 6S and iPhone 7, as reported by The Verge. Initially, Apple did not disclose the reason for the performance throttling, later revealing that it was a measure to prevent older iPhones from shutting down unexpectedly as their batteries degrade.
Subsequently, numerous class action lawsuits were filed against Apple, asserting that the company's actions pressured users to upgrade their phones prematurely instead of opting for a simple battery replacement. In 2020, Apple settled, and in August of the same year, a law firm representing the lawsuit's customers confirmed that all legal obstacles had been cleared, and payouts were imminent.
For those who submitted an approved claim by October 6th, 2020, the anticipated payment was around $65. However, recent reports suggest that the actual payments are higher, with individuals receiving $92.17, according to The Verge.
The affected iPhone models include the iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6S, 6S Plus, 7, 7 Plus, and the original iPhone SE. If you are one of the affected customers, it is advisable to monitor your bank account for the expected settlement payment.
