Millions of iPhone users may soon receive a significant payout from Apple after their older devices experienced slowdowns due to software updates. This payment, ranging from $310 million to $500 million, will go to approximately 3 million users who filed claims against Apple in 2020 for the issue known as “batterygate.”
Mark C. Molumphy, a partner at Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, one of the law firms handling the suit, stated that they can finally provide immediate cash payments to impacted Apple customers. This settlement comes after a judge dismissed Apple’s appeal to challenge the class-action lawsuit filed against them in 2017, clearing the way for affected users to receive settlement payments.
The term “software throttling” refers to Apple’s intentional slowing down of older iPhone models with low-capacity batteries to prevent them from shutting down during high-demand situations. Apple claimed that their reason for this performance reduction was not to deceive customers into purchasing new iPhones, but to extend the lifespan of the devices. Once the battery was replaced, the iPhones would return to normal speeds.
The settlement does not imply any wrongdoing on Apple’s part, according to the claim website. Eligible users can expect to receive approximately $65 from Apple, though the exact amount will depend on the number of approved claims. Owners of specific iPhone models running certain versions of iOS before December 21, 2017, may be eligible to receive payments. Only those who filed claims before the October 6, 2020 deadline will be considered.
The timeline for receiving the settlement money is currently uncertain, and both Apple and the lawyers have not provided any comments regarding this matter. Class-action lawsuits typically take two to three years to resolve, and factors such as court procedures and the appeals process can prolong the distribution of funds.
Overall, this settlement aims to compensate iPhone users for the slowdowns they experienced and address the issue of batterygate.
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