Uploaded March 2020 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Apple has tentatively agreed to settle the iPhone BatteryGate class-action lawsuit in the U.S. to the tune of $500 million dollars. This follows a €25 million fine last month.

So, how did this all go so wrong for Apple… and why?

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Shutdowns: imore.com/apple-and-ios-1021-address-unexpected-shutdowns-iphone-6-iphone-6s

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Vector BatteryGate Podcast: imore.com/iphoneslow-what-analysts-and-experts-have-say

Apple Settlement: theverge.com/2020/3/2/21161271/apple-settlement-500-million-throttling-batterygate-class-action-lawsuit

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