Published on March 3, 2020 by the Team
Everyone knew what was going on. Planned obsolescence in tech was well-known: As soon as a new iPhone came out, the previous models would inexplicably start to glitch out, slow down, and just stop working. But, now Apple is actually paying for this manipulative business tactic, according to The Verge:
“Apple has tentatively agreed to a $500 million settlement after admitting to slowing down older phones. The deal would provide small payouts for many iPhone owners in the US, plus greater compensation for named class members and attorneys. It covers people who bought any product in the iPhone 6 and 7 lineup — which Apple secretly throttled to conserve battery life.”
The settlement will be distributed to iPhone owners, with $25 going to anyone owning one of the listed iPhones, either past or present:
“By default, Apple will offer $25 to any current or former owner of a covered iPhone. Named class members will receive $1,500 or $3,500, and around $90 million will go toward attorneys. The settlement has a minimum payout of $310 million, so the payment might increase if few people file claims. Conversely, if payments exceed the $500 million cap, each iPhone owner will receive less money.”
Just because you’re paranoid, doesn’t mean they’re not out to get you. In fact, AT&T also settled in 2019 for throttling customer data. If you suspect throttling from your current cell or internet provider, let us know.
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