Apple to Pay Up to 1,890 Shekels to Israeli Customers in iPhone Slowdown Settlement

After nine years, the Israeli legal case over Apple's deliberate slowing down of iPhones has reached the compensation phase. Apple will pay a total of 10 million shekels to eligible Israeli customers, with individual payouts of up to 1,890 shekels per qualifying device. Starting Tuesday, customers who believe they are entitled to compensation can submit an online claim form, available until December 16, 2026.

The settlement was approved by the Tel Aviv District Court following five consolidated class action requests filed in 2017 and 2018. Apple denies all allegations of wrongdoing and does not admit liability, but agreed to the settlement to avoid further litigation. The claims centered on Apple allegedly using software updates to slow down certain iPhone models to prevent unexpected shutdowns due to aging batteries, without informing users that replacing the battery could improve performance.

Israeli plaintiffs argued that Apple's actions led customers to upgrade their devices unnecessarily. Apple strongly refuted these claims, stating it never intended to shorten product lifespan or degrade user experience to drive upgrades. The settlement was reached through mediation led by Dr. Amos Gavrieli and attorney Vered Elkabetz. Apple stated it settled despite disagreeing with the claims to avoid prolonged legal proceedings.

The plaintiffs are represented by attorneys Shaul Tzioni, Simon Elishkov, Yitzhak Aviram, Eyal Goldenberg, and Assaf Noy. Apple's legal team includes Dr. Yoav Astraicher, Adam Shapira, and Coral Bar Noy Even from Meitar Law Offices. Eligible customers can check their status and submit claims via the designated website.