Overview
- A federal commercial court homologated a settlement that requires Apple to provide a US$3 million fund to compensate qualifying iPhone users, with the homologation recorded on August 11, 2026.
- The deal covers specific models — iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus, first‑gen iPhone SE, iPhone 7 and 7 Plus — and only people who resided in Argentina on February 4, 2020 and meet software and timing conditions are eligible.
- Claims must be filed online at acuerdosmartphones.com.ar once the registration window opens, applicants will need device identifiers such as IMEI or MEID and a sworn declaration, and an administrator will validate submissions before the court orders payment.
- Payouts will be calculated by dividing the US$3 million among approved devices with a cap of US$40 per phone, payments may be lower if many claims are approved, any remaining funds will go to Hospital Garrahan, and Apple funded the agreement without admitting liability.
- The case stems from the performance‑management feature that reduced processor speed as batteries aged to prevent unexpected shutdowns and may affect consumer trust and future expectations about software updates and device lifespan.