Apple Compensates IDR 1.4 Million to iPhone 6 and 7 Series Users

IPhone 6 and 7 series users receive IDR 1.4 million in funds (photo: dock. unsplash)

JAKARTA – Apple has begun to resolve the batterygate case filed in a class action lawsuit in 2017. From the Macrumors report, several users have received funds from Apple.

As part of the Settlement Agreement for the batterygate case, Apple sent funds amounting to 92.17 US dollars or around IDR 1.4 million. These funds are sent to each victim's account with the statement "In Re Apple Co Entry".

This payment is still being distributed in stages so some iPhone users will have to wait a few more weeks. At least, they won't have to wait long as Apple should complete the payment in January.

The batterygate case started after a developer discovered an oddity in iOS 10. He provided evidence that this iOS update made the performance of iPhone 6s and iPhone 7 devices slower than before.

Apple initially did not respond to the allegations. However, Apple ultimately admitted that it intentionally limited maximum performance on some iPhone models. This is done to prevent the cellphone from turning off due to a weak battery.

After Apple made the statement, class action lawsuits started to emerge. According to the plaintiffs, Apple deliberately limited device performance through the iOS 10 update so that iPhone users could replace their devices more quickly.

This lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court at the end of 2017, while Apple agreed to settle the case in 2020. Apple will distribute funds with a maximum total of 500 million US dollars (IDR 7.7 trillion).

The parties entitled to receive these funds are iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus users in the United States and running iOS 10.2.1. iPhone 7 and 7 Plus owners were also eligible to receive funds if they were running iOS 11.2 when Apple was found guilty.