Apple is notifying eligible iPhone 7 owners about compensation in a lawsuit related to the phone. But, residents of India are not eligible
In 2023, Apple settled a lawsuit regarding audio issues with some iPhone 7 units by agreeing to pay $35 million. Apple is now informing qualified consumers regarding reimbursement; however, there are some requirements to take into account.
You must be a resident of the United States and have possessed an iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus between September 16, 2016, and January 3, 2023 in order to be eligible for reimbursement. Additionally, you must have paid for a repair or replacement because of these difficulties, or you must have reported the audio problems to Apple.
Key points
Sadly, this reimbursement is not available to Indian citizens.
If you are eligible, you can get paid something called the "Class Payment."
June 3 is the cutoff date for claiming the settlement funds.
You can get in touch with info@smartphoneaudiosettlement.com if you think you qualify but haven't gotten an email.Details of compensation
Up to $349 may be awarded to users who covered the full cost of repairs.
People who had problems but didn't seek their own repairs may be qualified for a maximum of $125.
A California court will have to approve these settlement amounts on July 18.iOS 18 will include features from Vision Pro
Separately, a new report implies that Apple would include a lot of the cutting-edge capabilities from its Vision Pro headset into the next iOS 18 operating system. According to The Verifier, iOS 18 will get a visual makeover that would include new menu, built-in app, and Safari designs.
The addition of new visual components influenced by the VisionOS interface of the Vision Pro headset may mark a substantial divergence from earlier versions of iOS.
Conclusion
US citizens who purchased an iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus between September 16, 2016, and January 3, 2023 are eligible for Apple’s $35 million settlement for audio problems with certain iPhone 7 models. The “Class Payment” settlement is the settlement’s name, and claims must be submitted by June 3rd. Users may earn up to $349 for fully paid repairs, while those who choose not to pursue repairs may receive up to $125. The permission of the California Court is necessary for the settlement amounts.
