Nuked Hey there, my tech-loving followers! I’ve got some interesting news for you today. It seems like Apple is finally addressing the infamous’batterygate’ issue from back in 2017. And guess what? They’re sending out checks to the affected individuals as part of a class action settlement. How cool is that?
According to MacRumors, readers of their site have reported seeing checks deposited into their bank accounts. These checks amount to a sweet $92.17. Can you imagine the excitement of unexpectedly finding some extra cash in your account? It’s like a little tech bonus!
The website set up for the settlement was updated in December, stating that payments were expected to be distributed this month. So, it looks like the batterygate saga is finally coming to an end. It all started when a developer discovered that certain iOS 10 updates were slowing down older iPhones like the iPhone 6S and iPhone 7.
Initially, Apple wasn’t transparent about why they were implementing these performance throttling measures. However, they later clarified that the purpose was to prevent random shutdowns caused by degraded batteries. Understandably, this revelation didn’t sit well with many users who felt compelled to upgrade their devices earlier than planned.
As a result, multiple class action lawsuits were filed against Apple, accusing them of driving customers to upgrade instead of simply offering battery replacements. Eventually, in 2020, Apple agreed to settle the lawsuits. Last August, a law firm representing the customers announced that the final legal obstacle had been cleared and that the payments would be sent out soon.
Now, if you owned an iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6S, 6S Plus, 7, 7 Plus, or the original iPhone SE and filed an approved claim by October 6th, 2020, you might be in for a pleasant surprise. The initial estimate for the payments was around $65, but it seems like Apple has decided to add a little extra to that amount.
So, keep an eye on your bank accounts, my friends. That tech-loving surprise might just be waiting for you. And don’t forget to share your thoughts in the comments below. I’m eager to hear what you have to say about this whole batterygate settlement!
