Apple Set To Pay Almost $500 Million To Millions Of Users Whose Older iPhones Slowed Down After Software Updates

Apple Set To Pay Almost $500 Million To Millions Of Users Whose Older iPhones Slowed Down After Software Updates

Apple will be making a little pay out to users whose older devices slowed down after software system updates following a recent loss in a class-action lawsuit.

According to CBS News, Millions of Apple consumers will receive a piece of the pie from the now-settled class-action lawsuit dubbed “batterygate,” which is about iPhone owners claiming their older devices slowed down after software updates.

Apple is expected to pay out between $310M and $500M to nearly 3 million pre-2018 iPhone users. The payouts will go to those who were affected by this and flied claims against the company.

 

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Attorney, Mark C. Molumphy who works on behalf of the customers affected, said “[We] can finally provide immediate cash payments to impacted Apple customers.”

Those who are users of iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6S, 6S Plus and SE models running iOS 10.2.1 or later and iPhone 7 and 7 Plus running iOS 11.2 or later before Dec. 21, 2017 may be eligible for payment.

However, if you just filed a claim and were affected, it’s possible that you’ll receive a check. It is also not clear when these payments will be distributed.

The news has since gone viral on social media, garnering lots of reactions from folks online. What do you think?