Apple faces legal repercussions while launching its latest iPhone series amid user complaints about battery issues. The company is paying $250 million to iPhone buyers over a lawsuit regarding AI features. Users report that new iPhones struggle to turn back on after the battery dies, despite recharging.
The iPhone 17 series includes the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air. The series features a new A19 chip and an A19 Pro chip for the Pro and Air models. The models are available in various colors including lavender, mist blue, sage, and black.
The pricing for the new models starts at $799 for the iPhone 17 and goes up to $1,199 for the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Users can also take advantage of trade-in offers that provide credits of up to $1,100 depending on the model and carrier.
The iPhone 17 series was released with iOS 26, which features a minimalistic Liquid Glass interface. Apple promoted AI capabilities that did not exist at the time of launch. Lawyers state, “Apple promoted AI capabilities that did not exist at the time, do not exist now, and will not exist for two or more years, if ever.”
Currently, Apple is addressing both legal challenges and customer concerns regarding battery performance. The company aims to resolve these issues promptly to maintain consumer trust as it continues to innovate in smartphone technology.