Apple Settles iPhone Slowdown Lawsuit
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Apple to pay up to $500 million
in settlement
– Lawsuit claimed older iPhones were intentionally slowed down
Landmark Settlement Announcement
– Tech giant settles with customers over iPhone slowdown
– Cotchett, Pitre & McCarty confirms settlement
Court of Appeals Dismisses Appeals
– 9th Circuit U.S. Court dismisses challenges to settlement
– Minimum $310 million, maximum $500 million payout
Mass Compensation for iPhone Users
– Compensation for around 100 million iPhone users
– "Largest-all cash recovery" in a computer intrusion case
Allegations and Class Action Lawsuits
– 66 class action lawsuits against Apple
– Allegations of deliberate battery performance slowdown
Apple's 2017 Apology and Offer
– Apple apologizes for slowing down older iPhones
– Reduced price for replacement batteries
Eligibility for Settlement
– Payments for those who filed claims by Oct 2020
– Eligible phones: iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6S Plus, SE, iPhone 7, 7 Plus
Conclusion
– Apple's settlement brings closure to iPhone slowdown issue
– Compensation for eligible users, ending a legal chapter