Apple, the American technology giant, has finally resolved the long-standing dispute regarding the “Batterygate” scandal in the United States. In 2017, the company was accused of deliberately slowing down older models of iPhones, which sparked a wave of consumer dissatisfaction. Apple released an update that lowered the processor speed in these devices, but failed to inform users.
As a result, a group of disgruntled customers filed a class-action lawsuit against the Cupertino-based company, leading to a settlement in 2020. Apple agreed to pay $500 million in compensation to those who participated in the lawsuit. However, not everyone agreed to the settlement, resulting in a three-year legal battle.
Now, at the end of 2023, two dissatisfied iPhone users lost their case in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in the US, allowing Apple to finally pay the affected individuals. In January 2024, iPhone users in the US began receiving monetary transfers from Apple, amounting to approximately $92.17 per person.
Unfortunately, Polish customers were left out of this matter. The agreement and payments only applied to iPhone users in the US. Nevertheless, in Poland, many consumers also noticed the slowed performance of older iPhone models. It is hoped that Apple will take into consideration other users as well and offer them some form of compensation.
FAQ:
1. What is the “Batterygate” scandal?
The “Batterygate” scandal involved accusations against Apple for deliberately slowing down older models of iPhones without informing users.
2. Will Polish customers receive compensation from Apple?
Currently, there is no information indicating that Polish customers will receive compensation from Apple regarding the “Batterygate” scandal.
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