Apple has finally decided to apologize and compensate customers for the “batterygate” scandal that erupted years ago. The tech giant will be giving each affected user a sum of just under $100 as compensation for the battery aging issues faced by iPhone 6 and 7 devices.
In 2017, Apple was accused of intentionally slowing down the performance of its smartphones due to aging batteries. Initially, Apple claimed that the updates were meant to optimize battery performance, but later they admitted their mistake and apologized to customers for the lack of transparency in their communication.
As a result of the lawsuit filed against the company, Apple agreed to pay $500 million to the affected users. Now, after four years since that decision, the company has started to make the compensatory payments. According to reports from MacRumors, the first customers have already received transfers of $92.17 (approximately 365 Polish złoty). While this amount may not be large compared to the smartphone’s price, it is at least some form of compensation for the issues faced by iPhone owners.
Does this compensation amount satisfy the affected users? Certainly, it’s better than nothing, but in the case of such large companies, customer expectations are usually higher. Nevertheless, it is an important step towards repairing the company’s reputation and addressing the harm caused to customers.
FAQ:
Q: What is “batterygate”?
A: “Batterygate” is the name given to the scandal in 2017, where Apple was accused of slowing down the performance of its smartphones through battery aging.
Q: Which phones were affected by “batterygate”?
A: The scandal affected iPhone 6 and 7 models.
Definitions:
– afera (f.) – scandal, controversy
– zadośćuczynienie (n.) – compensation for damages
– zwrócić uwagę – to draw someone’s attention to something
– gigant (m.) – a very large company, a giant
– przelewy (pl.) – electronic money transfers from one account to another
Source: [MacRumors](https://www.macrumors.com/)
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