iPhone 7 Class Action Payments Begin, Offering Up to $200 Per Claim

Apple has started distributing payouts from a $35 million settlement addressing the iPhone 7's 'Loop Disease,' though eligibility is now closed.

The settlement stems from a class action lawsuit over the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus' 'Loop Disease,' which caused audio issues due to pressure on internal components.
Apple agreed to a $35 million settlement in 2024 but denied any wrongdoing or liability regarding the defect.
Payouts are now being issued, with amounts averaging around $200 per claim, depending on whether users paid for repairs related to the issue.
Compensation ranges from $50 to $350, with the highest amounts reserved for those who incurred repair costs.
The deadline to join the class action lawsuit passed in mid-2024, meaning no new claims can be submitted.