Some iPhone Users Can Get Up To $150, As Apple Settles Canadian ‘Batterygate’ Scandal At $14.4 Million
In response to the controversy surrounding its iPhone software and batteries, Apple has agreed to a proposed class-action settlement, pledging to pay Canadians up to $14.4 million. Carmi Levy, a technology expert from London, Ont., encourages users to explore their old, unused phones, stating, “Now is the time to go digging through drawers looking for that old phone you no longer use.”
Referred to as “batterygate,” the allegations against Apple involved accusations of providing software that deliberately slowed down iPhone 6 and iPhone 7 models, pushing users to upgrade to newer, pricier iPhones. As part of the Canadian iPhone Power Management Class Action, Apple is set to pay Canadians a sum ranging from $11.1 million to a maximum of $14.4 million, with affected consumers eligible for up to $150 per phone.
The payout applies to anyone who owned an iPhone 6 or iPhone 7 and downloaded a new IOS operating system version before Dec. 21, 2016. Apple faced legal action after acknowledging that software updates could impede the performance speeds of older iPhones. Despite customer complaints, Apple denies intentionally slowing down devices to drive new phone purchases.
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