"Apple Settles with iPhone 7 Users Over 'Loop Disease' Audio Issues"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by MacRumors
Apple has agreed to pay $35 million to settle a class action lawsuit in the U.S. over audio issues affecting iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, known as "Loop Disease." Eligible U.S. residents who owned these devices between September 16, 2016 and January 3, 2023, and experienced covered audio issues, may receive payments of up to $349 if they paid for repairs, or up to $125 otherwise. The settlement requires court approval and Apple denies any wrongdoing. The alleged defect caused the audio chip to lose contact with the logic board due to the devices' external casing, and affected customers had to pay for repairs after Apple ended free repairs in 2018.