Canadians getting settlement money from $14.4M iPhone class action in 2026
Eligible Canadians who experienced performance issues with their iPhones due to a software update will receive settlement money in early 2026.Summary
A $14.4-million settlement has been approved for Canadian iPhone users affected by the “batterygate” scandal, stemming from a class-action lawsuit launched in 2018. The lawsuit alleged that Apple’s iOS software updates caused iPhones to prematurely age, degrade, or shut down unexpectedly, and also impacted iPhone batteries. While Apple denied wrongdoing, they agreed to pay between $11,137,500 and $14,427,500 to impacted users. The deadline for claims has passed, and the review process is complete; payments are expected in early 2026. Eligible customers owned iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus, SE, 7, or 7 Plus devices with specific iOS versions installed before December 21, 2017, and could receive between $17.50 and $150 depending on the number of claimants.
(Source：Daily Hive Victoria)