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Updates:
- Top Class Actions readers reported this settlement paying out up to $92.17 as of early January 2024.
- Congratulations to everyone who filed a claim and got PAID!
- All appeals were dismissed as of Aug. 8, 2023.
- It is not known how quickly payments will be issued at this time.
- Multiple appeals to the settlement have been filed.
- Claims will not be paid until all appeals are exhausted.
- We appreciate your ongoing patience. Top Class Actions will continue to provide updates as we learn more.
- The Apple iPhone Performance Class Action Settlement was granted final approval on March 17, 2021.
- Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.
Up to $500 million is available to resolve claims that the performance of Apple iPhones was throttled for people who owned older models.
The settlement benefits owners of iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus, and/or SE devices that ran iOS 10.2.1 or later before Dec. 21, 2017, or in the case of iPhone 7 and 7 Plus devices, that ran iOS 11.2 or later before Dec. 21, 2017.
In several class action lawsuits which were later consolidated, plaintiffs claimed they were affected by intentionally slowed Apple iPhone performance. This allegedly motivated many consumers to purchase newer, more expensive devices to get better Apple iPhone performance.
According to the plaintiffs, Apple acknowledged the issue by admitting to knowingly slowing down older iPhone models through targeted updates. Although the company claimed these updates only attempted to prevent unexpected shutdowns due to older batteries, consumers with older devices say they experienced significantly decreased Apple iPhone performance.
Plaintiffs in the Apple iPhone performance class action lawsuits claimed the company intentionally slowed down older devices. Instead of aiming to prevent shutdowns, the company allegedly aimed to induce the plaintiffs and other customers to spend more money on newer devices.
The scheme caused financial injury to the plaintiffs, according to the Apple iPhone performance class action lawsuits. The plaintiffs claim consumers may have purchased new phones that they otherwise would not have if Apple didn’t implement the throttling updates.
Apple has not admitted any wrongdoing but has agreed to resolve the claims against them. Under the terms of the Apple iPhone performance class action lawsuit, the company will pay between $310 million and $500 million, depending on the number of valid claims submitted.
According to the settlement agreement, the terms of the deal are “fair, reasonable, and adequate” to Class Members and presents “substantial benefits” which are not guaranteed through a trial.
The settlement will provide cash payments to Class Members of around $25 per eligible device. Actual payment amounts will depend on the number of claims filed and other factors affecting the settlement amount, including the amount deducted for administrative costs, attorneys’ fees, incentive awards, and more.
In order to benefit from the Apple iPhone performance settlement, Class Members must file a valid claim form by Oct. 6, 2020. Claims require an eligible iPhone serial number along with other personal identifying information such as names and addresses. After filing a claim, Class Members can update their claim by using their submitted claim ID and their confirmation code.
The deadline for exclusion and objection is Oct. 6, 2020. The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for Dec. 4, 2020.
Who’s Eligible
Owners of iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus, and/or SE devices that ran iOS 10.2.1 or later before Dec. 21, 2017, or in the case of iPhone 7 and 7 Plus devices, that ran iOS 11.2 or later before Dec. 21, 2017.
Potential Award
Around $25 per eligible device.
Exact payments will depend on the number of approved claims and other factors.
Proof of Purchase
An eligible iPhone serial number.
Claim Form
Class Members also have the opportunity to update their claim.
NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.
Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.
Claim Form Deadline
10/6/2020
Case Name
In re: Apple Inc. Device Performance Litigation, Case No. 18-MD-2827-EJD, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
Final Hearing
2/17/2021 UPDATED
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
In re Apple Inc. Device Performance Litigation
Attn: Claims Administrator
1650 Arch Street, Suite 2230
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Questions@SmartphonePerformanceSettlement.com
1-833-649-0927
Class Counsel
Joseph W. Cotchett
Mark C. Molumphy
Anya Thepot
COTCHETT, PITRE & MCCARTHY LLP
Laurence D. King
Frederic S. Fox
Donald R. Hall
David A. Straite
KAPLAN FOX & KILSHEIMER LLP
Defense Counsel
Laurence D. King
Frederic S. Fox
Donald R. Hall
David A. Straite
KAPLAN FOX & KILSHEIMER LLP
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214 thoughts onApple iPhone performance class action settlement
still no check. I filled only 1 claim even though I got 2 new devices. What a sham. The $25 is nothing but at least it is something if we even get it. My newer Iphone is acting all wanky as I reach the 2 year anniversary of having it. hard to charge, screen dims on its own,
The case closed a year ago. It is a safe bet you will not get a check.
That is how class actions work.
No check for me. I filed for my iphone SE purchased Nov. 2017. Is there a place we can look to see if our claim was denied? I don’t get it.
Nothing yet. Must be patient. These companies have more lawyers than we have ever seen. They are not giving in without a fight.
We have not received any payment for our two iPhones! Please provide as to why this class action suit has not been a benefit to us.
Has anyone gotten a check yet? I still haven’t
I have not received the $25. I requested a check. When can we expect payment?
They haven’t made any payments yet. Quit lying.
I just found an email from the administrator on this class action suit telling me my claim was rejected and the reason they are saying is because my iphone 6s is not covered under this suit. my iphone 6 is one listing its covered but if you read further in their website the phone has to run a certain upgrade at a certain date which is bullcrap!!!!!! SCAM!!!!!
I submitted 2 6s Iphones & have not received any payments or rejection email
For everyone that hasn’t been rejected, I emailed the claims admin and they said the appeals process was ongoing and claims wouldn’t be paid until all of the appeals were exhausted. Idk how people are claiming they’ve been paid already.
That’s as of 12-14-21.
Probably get paid next year sometime. Hopefully.
I put in for 2 of our phones, nothing was ever received.
Still have not received my check. I’m assuming I’ll never see it if I haven’t got it by now.
No, and I requested PayPal