Apple iOS Updates Damage iPhones, Says Potential Class Action
Apple intentionally inflicted damage on consumers' iPhones through frequent iOS software updates, alleged a complaint (in Pacer) Monday in U.S. District Court in San Jose that seeks class-action status. Three iOS updates released since April rendered iPhones “significantly damaged” by…
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causing processing speeds to “decrease dramatically” and batteries to drain faster, it said. “After hundreds of online complaints on forums, articles on technology blogs and on traditional media websites, and hundreds of complaints on social media, Apple has failed to acknowledge improperly damaging user’s iPhones without disclosure.” The potential class is iPhone owners dating to the iPhone 8 who experienced “reduced functionality” after iOS updates 14.5, 14.5.1 or iOS 14.6. The lawsuit alleged violation of the Consumer Fraud and Abuse Act and similar California statutes and seeks statutory and punitive damages. Apple didn’t comment Tuesday.