If you’re a customer of Apple’s iPhone, you may be feeling the heat from a lawsuit filed by the company. The suit, which was filed in California, alleges that Apple is slowing down its devices to make them more efficient. The suit is seeking unspecified damages and has already drawn attention from Apple and other companies who may be affected by the slowdown law. If you’re one of those customers, it’s important to know how to claim your cash from Apple’s iPhone slowdown lawsuit. First, understand what the law says. The law, known as the “iPhone slowdown law,” was passed in December of 2014 and went into effect on January 1st of 2015. It allows companies like Apple to slow down their devices for a variety of reasons- including improving performance or reducing battery life. If you’re an iPhone customer who believes that your device has been slowed down, there are a few things you can do to try and get your money back. First, speak with your device manufacturer- if they haven’t already done so- and ask them what specifically caused the slowdown. If they can’t answer your question or provide documentation that supports their claim, then it’s likely that your device has been slowed down as part of an effort to improve performance or reduce battery life. If all else fails and you still don’t have your money back after speaking with your device manufacturer and/or apple itself- there are a few other options available to you. You can file a claim with either the United States District Court for the Northern District of California or with apple itself through its website . In both cases, it will likely take some time before you receive any relief - but if everything else fails then at least you’ll have tried!
Here’s who’s eligible, according to the settlement’s official website:
If that applies to you, you can head to the settlement website and submit a claim either online or via the mail. You will need the serial number of the affected iPhone, but there’s a form on the website that will let you look it up with information like the Apple ID, name, and address you used on the iPhone.
You must submit your claim before October 6, 2020.
Unfortunately, there’s no guarantee you’ll get $25 from this settlement. That’s how these things usually work—companies will pay “up to” a certain amount but, as more people apply, the payout is reduced for everyone. There’s a fixed pot of money everyone can claim from. However, you will get something if you’re eligible—and that’s more than you would have gotten before this lawsuit was filed.
Apple has denied any wrongdoing, of course. That’s how these settlements work.
By the way, this problem has been solved in newer versions of the iPhone’s iOS operating system: Apple now informs you if it’s slowing your iPhone down due to an old battery and lets you make a choice.
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