Apple iPhone Device Performance Litigation Settlement

What happened

In 2016, Apple announced certain iPhones had a battery problem causing unexplained shutdowns. Plaintiffs allege Apple knew about the defect but failed to disclose it properly. Instead, Apple released an iOS update that reduced functionality and battery life, allegedly pushing customers to purchase new iPhones.

Do you qualify?

The settlement class includes owners of certain iPhone models affected by battery defects and functionally mandatory iOS updates that reduced device performance during the class period.

What you can claim

Read from the official settlement notice.

• Cash payment per eligible device

  $25 each

  Apple will provide a cash payment per eligible device to each Settlement Class Member who submits a timely and valid Claim Form including a serial number of an eligible device and a declaration under penalty of perjury stating the eligibility criteria and that they experienced diminished performance on the device(s).

Who is in the class

You are a member of the Settlement Class if you are or were (1) a United States owner of an iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus, 7, 7 Plus, and/or SE device (2) that ran iOS 10.2.1 or later or, in the case of iPhone 7 and 7 Plus devices, that ran iOS 11.2 or later before December 21, 2017.

Quoted from the settlement notice.

How to file

Visit www.smartphoneperformancesettlement.com or contact the Claims Administrator toll-free at 833-649-0927. The settlement has concluded distribution, which commenced January 5, 2024.