American users who have experienced issues related to their iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus audio chips may be eligible to receive compensation of up to $349 from a class action lawsuit settlement.
According to information from the settlement management website, U.S. users who owned an iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus between September 16, 2016, and January 3, 2023, and reported problems with speakers, microphones, earpieces, or incurred repair or replacement costs related to these issues with Apple may qualify for compensation.
Despite Apple’s denial of these problems and any wrongdoing, the company has chosen to settle this class action lawsuit by paying $35 million as part of the settlement.
If you are uncertain about your eligibility for compensation, you can call the toll-free number 1-833-633-0343 for more information.
Qualified users may receive an email or postcard regarding the settlement. The deadline to file a claim is June 3.
Users who paid for repairs or replacements to Apple may receive up to $349 in compensation, while those who reported issues to Apple without incurring repair or replacement costs may receive up to $125.
The lawsuit, as reported by CNN, stems from the audio chips in the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, responsible for managing sound output from speakers or headphones. In September 2016, Apple removed the headphone jack from the iPhone 7 model to achieve better sound quality, a thinner design, and improved water resistance.
However, some users later experienced audio issues with their devices.
Apple did not immediately respond to CNN’s request for comment.
This is not the first lawsuit involving compensation for iPhone 7 models. Apple users who purchased iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, or iPhone SE before December 21, 2017, were eligible for $25 as part of a $500 million settlement with Apple. The lawsuit alleged that Apple deliberately slowed down older devices through software updates to force users to upgrade to the latest iPhones.