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- Apple has settled a class-action lawsuit in Canada over “batterygate,” the deliberate practice of slowing down older iPhones.
- Affected Canadian iPhone users can now file a claim for compensation of up to CAD$150.
- The deadline to file a claim is September 2, 2024.
Apple has agreed to pay Canadian iPhone users to settle a class-action lawsuit over performance degradation. The lawsuit accuses Apple of secretly reducing the performance of older iPhone models, a dispute known as “batterygate.”First to report mike rumorCanadian residents who own affected devices are now eligible to submit compensation claims.
Apple will pay 14.4 million Canadian dollars (approximately US$10.6 million) as part of the settlement, which was approved by the court on March 4, 2024. Eligible iPhone users have until September 2, 2024 to file a claim. Individual benefit amounts range from US$17.50 to CAD$150, depending on the total number of valid claims submitted.
If you are a current or former resident of Canada (excluding Quebec) and own or still own an iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus, SE, or iPhone 7 with iOS 10.2.1 (or later) OR 7 Additionally, if you installed iOS 11.2 (or later) before December 21, 2017, you may be eligible for reimbursement. To submit a claim, users can visit a designated billing website and provide the iPhone’s serial number.
The lawsuit stems from Apple’s admission in 2017 that it introduced a software update that limited the maximum performance of some older iPhones with aging batteries. This was done to prevent unexpected shutdowns but was not initially disclosed to customers, leading to widespread backlash. Apple faced similar lawsuits in other countries, including the United States, which resulted in a $500 million settlement.
Apple continues to deny the allegations made in the lawsuit. The tech giant claimed that the settlement does not constitute an admission of wrongdoing by the company.