Apple has initiated the process of compensating affected iPhone users as part of the $500 million settlement for the 'Batterygate' issue in the US.
This settlement, agreed upon by Apple in 2020, aimed to address a class-action lawsuit alleging that the tech giant intentionally slowed down certain iPhone models without users' knowledge.
As reported by MacRumors, payments have commenced for individuals who filed a claim. Several users have reported receiving checks totaling $92.17 as part of this settlement.
While consistently refuting the allegations, Apple clarified that it opted for the settlement to avoid prolonged and costly legal battles.
The class-action lawsuit encompassed US residents who owned specific iPhone models running particular iOS versions before December 21, 2017, including iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 7, and iPhone 7 Plus.
Last year, a US judge gave the final approval to proceed with compensating affected iPhone users.
The lawsuit originated from users' complaints about their phones shutting down despite displaying battery levels exceeding 30 percent.
Subsequent iOS updates in 2018 enabled users to monitor their battery health and provided an option to disable performance throttling, addressing some of the concerns raised during the litigation.
(With Agency Inputs)
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