iPhone users will soon start seeing so-called “batterygate” payments. In fact, you may have already been paid.
According to Mac Rumors, some people have reported receiving payments of up to $92 as part of a settlement in which Apple limited the battery performance of older iPhones without telling users.
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Apple agreed to pay a total of $500 million in damages as part of a settlement over allegations that it intentionally prevented chips in older iPhones from operating at full capacity under certain conditions. It was initially estimated that claimants would receive about $25 – so if the $92 figure is correct, it represents a huge jump. Eligible U.S. users have an iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus or iPhone SE running iOS 10.2.1 or later before December 21, 2017.
Apple has never publicly admitted that it made any legal mistakes, instead saying it failed to communicate about the way certain phones protect battery health, but the company did offer cash settlements to avoid legal trouble.
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Unfortunately, you can’t register to pay now – you have until October 2020 to complete your payment. The settlement website said payments would begin in January 2024, which has apparently proven to be correct. So if you have an older iPhone, keep an eye out for a good direct deposit. Happy New Year indeed.
