Apple begins reimbursing $92 to iPhone users in the performance throttling lawsuit.

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In 2020, Apple agreed to pay up to $500 million to settle a class-action lawsuit in the US alleging the company reduced performance on older iPhone models. Now, this compensation has commenced distribution to individuals who submitted claims.

According to a website covering Apple's battery scandal, payments may start being sent out this January to iPhone users who sued Apple over performance throttling. Among the individuals who have received a $92.17 payment are MacRumors readers Ken Strand and Michael Burkhardt.

Apple initiates $92 reimbursement for iPhone users in performance throttling lawsuit.

Recall that this lawsuit was filed in December 2017, shortly after Apple disclosed that they had reduced maximum performance on some iPhone models with 'chemically aged' batteries as needed to prevent sudden shutdowns. 'The Cupertino Company' introduced this power management system in .2.1, initially omitting mention of the changes in the release notes of that update. Apple apologized for the lack of transparency and temporarily reduced the price of iPhone battery replacements to $29 in 2018.

Although apologizing, Apple consistently denies all allegations and never admits to any unlawful behavior. 'The bitten Apple' states they agreed to settle only to 'avoid costly and protracted litigation'.

As a result, many iPhone users subsequently filed lawsuits against Apple. However, if you did not join the lawsuit, it is now too late to do so. The deadline for participation ended on October 6, 2020. If you ever owned an iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7 Plus, or later models, you could have filed a lawsuit for each device and now received compensation of nearly $92.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What compensation can iPhone users expect from Apple's performance throttling lawsuit?

iPhone users who participated in the lawsuit can expect a compensation of approximately $92.17, which is part of the $500 million settlement Apple agreed to pay for the performance throttling of older iPhone models.

How did Apple respond to the allegations of reducing iPhone performance?

Apple responded by denying all allegations of unlawful behavior, stating they settled to avoid costly litigation. They apologized for their lack of transparency regarding performance management on older devices.

Is it still possible to join the class-action lawsuit against Apple?

No, it is no longer possible to join the class-action lawsuit against Apple. The deadline for participation ended on October 6, 2020, so latecomers cannot file claims.

When did Apple start distributing payments to affected iPhone users?

Apple began distributing payments to affected iPhone users in January 2020, following the settlement of the lawsuit that alleged the company throttled performance on older iPhone models.

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