Apple Lawsuit Over Slowing Down Older iPhones

There has always been a rumor that Apple slows down it's older model iPhones when a new one hits the market. Right when new iPhone models come out users immediately go to social media to complain about their phone slowing down. Personally, I never truly believed this rumor or even noticed a difference. I questioned if it was possible to have software that even allowed Apple do to this! But, the rumors were always true. Currently, Apple is being sued for slowing down older iPhones and will end up paying half a billion dollars to settle. 

The reasoning behind slowing down older iPhone models is to entice customers to go out and purchase a newer model phone. The settlement would require Apple to pay certain model iPhone users $25 per device. This would be extremely expensive and cost Apple anywhere from $310 million to $500 million. 

This legal battle has been going on for more than two years. It all started in 2017 when Apple admitted to using software updates that slow down older model phones. Apple claims that they were not pushing customers to buy new iPhone models, but instead the slowing down of the phones is caused by issues with older lithium-ion batteries. 

If you have purchased an iPhone 6, 6 plus, 6S, 6S Plus, 7, 7 Plus, or SE device before December 21st 2017 as well as live in the United States, you are eligible to file for a claim! I know I will be!

https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/02/tech/apple-lawsuit-settlement-slow-batteries/index.html