Former iPhone 7 owners receive compensation of up to $349 due to microphone issues
In 2023, Apple agreed to pay $35 million to settle a lawsuit in the United States. It stated that the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus had a defective chip that caused audio problems.
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The problems were related to the inactive operation of the microphone, and now the owners of these devices who filed lawsuits have begun to receive compensation.
According to 9to5Mac, most claimants receive about $200, but some have already received payments of up to $349. However, it is important to note that the deadline for filing claims expired last year, and it is no longer possible to apply for a payout.
The lawsuit was open to all US residents who owned an iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus between 16 September 2016 and 3 January 2023 and reported audio problems to Apple, or paid for repairs or replacements due to these defects. The maximum amount of compensation was $349 for those who paid for repairs due to defects related to the problem.
In 2019, Apple was sued in several US states, accusing it of violating consumer rights and warranties. Despite reaching a settlement agreement, Apple denied any wrongdoing on its part.
The microphone issues, known as "Loop Disease", came to light after the update to iOS 11.3, when users reported that the microphone on the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus was not working and the speaker button was inactive during calls.
Recently, it became known that Apple will pay $20 million in compensation to owners of the Apple Watch Series 1, 2, and 3 due to the battery defect.
Source: MacRumors
