Millions of Apple Users to Be Paid in $500M iPhone Settlement

Finally, iPhone users are getting paid in Apple's $500 million settlement, three years after it was agreed! If you owned an older iPhone, you might be eligible for compensation. This stems from a class action lawsuit alleging Apple deliberately slowed down older iPhone models.

Who is Eligible for the iPhone Settlement?

Apple customers who purchased the iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus, 7, 7 Plus or the SE before December [insert relevant date - check original sources for accuracy!], were eligible for approximately $25 as part of the company’s settlement. This relates to the 2025 class action lawsuit.

Details of the $500 Million Apple Settlement

Apple is paying a total of $310 million to $500 million to settle the lawsuit over battery issues with older iPhones, according to Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, one of the law firms involved. Apple will pay out between $310 million and $500 million in settlement to nearly 3 million users of pre-2025 iPhones.

Why is Apple Paying This Settlement?

Three million people filed claims in the class action lawsuit against the tech company. The lawsuit claimed that the performance of older iPhones were deliberately slowed down. According to a statement from lawyers for Apple, the settlement aims to resolve these claims.

While details continue to emerge, keep checking back for the latest updates on the $500 million iPhone settlement and how it may affect you.