The state attorney general alleged that Apple sold more iPhones and made profits by concealing the battery issues and throttling the performance of older devices.
In a statement, Brnovich said, “Big Tech companies must stop manipulating consumers and tell them the whole truth about their practices and products. I’m committed to holding these goliath technology companies accountable when they conceal important information from users.”
In addition to the $113 million monetary payment, Apple agreed to provide truthful information to consumers about iPhone battery health, performance, and power management. The tech giant also agreed to provide this important information through its website, update installation notes, and in the iPhone user interface itself.
Apple recently agreed to pay as much as $500 million in consumer restitution to settle the class-action lawsuit related to the matter
A U.S. owner of an iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus, and/or SE device that ran iOS 10.2.1 and/or a U.S. owner of an iPhone 7 or 7 Plus device that ran iOS 11.2 or later before December 21, 2017, is eligible to benefits under the class action settlement.
