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A group of iPhone users has filed an Apple class action lawsuit after news of the iPhone slowdown scandal, alleging they were negatively impacted.
According to the Apple class action lawsuit, the tech giant purposely released an update to its older iPhones that slowed the devices’ performance speeds and lowered the battery performance.
The lawsuit alleges that Apple failed to disclose that it would perform the slowdown operation on many of these devices by undergoing what seemed to be a simple update. According to the Apple class action lawsuit, Apple’s lack of transparency regarding the slowdown was unfair and deceptive. Many Apple users have been affected by the issue, the lawsuit claims.
One of the named plaintiffs, Ohio woman Kristin B., purchased an iPhone 6 in 2014, and regularly installed Apple’s iOS updates. Her phone began experiencing the effects of the slowdown update and the battery issue. In 2017, Kristin purchased an iPhone 7 Plus.
Had she been warned about the slowdown and battery problem, she alleges that she would not have purchased these products—or would have at least been willing to pay far less for them.
Kristin’s situation is similar to many others who have also been affected by the slowdown and battery issue. The Apple class action lawsuit encompasses class members from all across the country.
The Apple class action lawsuit was filed on January 19, 2018, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
Background of the iPhone Slowdown
Apple has admitted to knowingly implementing system updates to older iPhone models which would slow down their ability to process as the battery gets older. This update was done, the company claimed, in an attempt to prevent these older phones from unexpected shutdowns. However, a side effect of the update was slower performance.
Some consumers claim that Apple’s reason for the iPhone slowdown was not to extend battery life, but rather to encourage customers to upgrade to a newer iPhone by making their current phone slower and less appealing. IPhone users, not having been warned about the slowdown, might have felt compelled to buy a new device instead because of the performance issues.
Joining an Apple Class Action Lawsuit
If you experienced trouble with your phone due to the iPhone slowdown and battery issue update, you may be able to join an Apple class action lawsuit.
This is not the only class action of its kind—indeed, at least nine class action lawsuits have already been filed against the tech giant over the recent slowdown scandal.
If you have been affected by the iPhone slowdown, you may be able to join an Apple class action lawsuit investigation. The iPhone models allegedly affected by this practice include the iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, iPhone SE, and iPhone 7.
The Apple Class Action Lawsuit is Bilic, et al., v. Apple, Inc., Case No. 5:18-cv-00449-HRL, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
Join a Free Apple iPhone Throttling Class Action Lawsuit Investigation
If you owned an iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus that performed slower after an iOS update or would unexpectedly shut down for seemingly no reason, you may qualify to file or join an iPhone class action lawsuit.
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90 thoughts onApple Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over iPhone Slowdown
Was forced to buy a phone 2 weeks ago. The phone was only 3 weeks over out of warranty. Refused to compromise. Two weeks after buying the phone started having problems. Called the 611 AT&T help center because couldn’t receive emails. The phone was freezing up, couldn’t download apps. Employees was trying to fix it. My iPhone went completely DEAD. He fried the SIM card in my phone. All he would say is take it to AT&T, this was at 9:00PM. The next morning the Manager said my phone isn’t under warranty for this. I called everyone & even made a complaint with Consumer Protection Division. Apple apparently said it was “fixed” I was also without complete service on my phone for 3 months. They took off a couple payments. My phone kept getting worse. Each complaint came on deaf ears. Then held me off until I was out of warranty. Then denied I ever made a complaint & said I’m responsible for a upgrade.
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Please add me. I have an iPhone 6S+.
I’ve also had several iPhones that the battery did not last and I had to purchase a new iPhone please add me to the class action
Add me I have an iphone 7 plus
Ipad 4
Ipod 4
I have had several iPhones that near the end of my contract the started acting up add me to class action
The same thing happened to me pertaining to iPhones the battery and you are forced to buy a No one
Add me I had at least six iPhones
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Add me on that list. I’ve had st least 2 of every model iPhone has made. Thought I had bad phones 6-7’s cuz they stopped working off and on or slowed down so much. Couldn’t figure out why so bought new ones !
How do I get on, I had iPhone 6 Plus & my daughter iPhone 7 Plus
Add me to this list also. iPhone 7 plus