Apple gets early approval for $500 million iPhone throttling settlement

TempestCatto · May 17, 2020

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Apple is one step closer to compensating customers for its initial approach to iPhone processor throttling. Federal District Judge Edward Davila has given preliminary approval (via MacRumors) for a maximum $500 milllion settlement addressing complaints that it slowed down certain iPhones without informing customers, calling the deal “fair, reasonable and adequate.” However, it may be some time before you’re receiving a check in the mail. Davila wanted to push back a final approval hearing until December due to the COVID-19 pandemic, making it unlikely that you’ll get any money until 2021.

I hope to one day receive my $25!

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According to Apple, the throttling was meant to extend the lifespans of phones by reducing the chances of sudden shutdowns as phones’ batteries degraded over time. The company didn’t initially explain the practice, however, leading some to believe it was trying to pressure customers into buying new phones (which reportedly happened in some cases). The lawsuit covers people who used the iPhone 6s, iPhone 7 and original iPhone SE before December 21st, 2017.

I have my mom's old 6s - bet I can snag some burger money out of this.

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The arrangement would pay each iPhone user $25, and that number is only likely to climb (up to $500 per person) if the total payouts, attorney fees and expenses don’t reach at least $310 million. Most likely, this will only help you cover the cost of a battery replacement if you’re still using a device included in the settlement.

Yep. Like I said, burger money. Go to your fav fast food place and buy the highest ticket item on the menu. The amount of lawyer fees and other expenses are insane though!

Got my 30 bucks from AMD's settlement after they sold a four core cpu advertising it as an eight core one. I got a lot of food that day...

Rubbing Alcohol: https://www.engadget.com/apple-iphone-throttling-settlement-preliminary-approval-214239514.html

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DrMacintosh · May 17, 2020

I mean, I want to feel bad for Apple, but its only $500 million. If I get my $25 I'll only be out $5 for that time I used the battery replacement program on my old 6s Plus.

RejZoR · May 17, 2020

Actually the method was good to make phones usable when battery is shot, communication for it was garbage tho. If they gave users a decision none of this would even be happening.