When the Samsung Galaxy S4was launched back in 2013 it was a top Android phonepick022 Archives but it was also caught cheating on benchmarks. Now Samsung is required to pay everyone in the US who owned an S4 $10 in compensation.
As The Registerreports, a class-action lawsuit was filed by Daniel Norcia in 2014 after it was discovered Samsung had cheated on phone benchmarks to make the Galaxy S4 ($299.99 at Amazon) look artificially faster than the competition. Samsung detected when popular benchmark software was being run on the phone and increased the phone's Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor speed from 480MHz to 532Mhz in response. It also forced the use of all four processor cores, which when combined with the speed increase certainly helped on benchmarks.
Samsung's defense in the case was that under California law it's not "legally obliged" to inform customers the phone was setup to cheat on benchmarks. Subsequently, Samsung has spent years arguing against the charge and the case escalated all the way up to the Supreme Court.
With the case threatening to enter its seventh year and a trial looming, an agreement has finally been struckbetween the two parties to settle the matter. In total, Samsung will pay $13.4 million to make this case go away. Daniel Norcia will receive $7,500, a settlement fund gets $2.8 million, and the remaining $10.6 million will be injunctive relief. The lawyers fighting the case receive $1.5 million for their years of work.
For the 10 million people in the US who purchased a Galaxy S4, an email should be hitting your inbox soon allowing you to claim your $10 of the settlement. That assumes when you purchased the phone you handed over your email address and still use the same address. If you didn't or don't, then apparently purchasing the USA Todayon Mondays is recommended as the details will eventually appear in the paper's Legal Notices or Money section.
As part of the settlement, Samsung agreed to not include software that increases phone performance during benckmark tests. However, it has only agreed to abide by that until 2024. The settlement also doesn't require Samsung to admit any wrongdoing.
Topics Samsung
Ryzen 5 1600X vs. 1600: Which should you buy?
Listen to the moment Southwest 1380 tells air traffic control someone was sucked out of the plane
'Stranger Things 3' adds 'Princess Bride' actor to show the '80s love
Apple's next iPhones might be bigger and cheaper
Against Fear
Israeli company is using Facebook, YouTube to build a sketchy database
Summer movie preview: What to watch if you're taking care of kids
Summer movie preview: What to watch if you’re ready for some action
Today's Hurdle hints and answers for May 9, 2025
Jeff Bezos reveals Amazon has over 100 million Prime subscribers
NYT Connections Sports Edition hints and answers for May 19: Tips to solve Connections #238
'Deadpool 2' pop
Razer Phone review: A entertainment powerhouse with a lousy camera
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium has a 4K screen, dual cameras
Waitin’ on the Student Debt Jubilee
Some Chevy Bolts have battery problem that's every EV driver's worst nightmare
Amazon partners with Best Buy to sell Fire TVs
Tesla on temporary Model 3 production shutdown: Nothing to see here
What cracked the Milky Way's giant cosmic bone? Scientists think they know.
Video involving dinosaur puppet brings trouble for national guardsmen
Houston's good Samaritans are watching out for each other as Harvey rages onPeople are using Snapchat to track damage from Harvey16 times people were brilliantly trolled using AirDrop'Game of Thrones': Jon and Daenerys hook up in Season 7 finaleGamers are petitioning IKEA for a proper tabletopHouston's local businesses pitch in as Harvey's flooding wreaks havoc'Game of Thrones' Season 7 finale smashes ratings recordsGIPHY's latest feature will help you find the hottest GIFsJubilite is the colorful lamp getting girls involved in STEMWalmart is getting hip, but it's keeping it a bit of a secretHow do I choose between two solid job offers?Houston TV station forced to evacuate as Harvey waters flood the newsroomWhy the iPhone X's facial recognition could be a privacy disaster'Mario + Rabbids' reviews are in: Here's what the critics thinkAs disaster unfolds in Houston, local media meet the challengeIncredible moment reporter helps rescue man caught in Harvey floods, live on TVParis Jackson made a powerful statement against white supremacy at the VMAsThis perfect fan theory predicts how Cersei will die in 'Game of Thrones' Season 8Incredible moment reporter helps rescue man caught in Harvey floods, live on TVNo 'Game of Thrones' pay gap: Kit Harington, Lena Headey have equal salaries Down Dog app review: At Best YouTube videos to help you make a DIY face mask Half of Twitter Blue subscribers have less than 1,000 followers Twitter's quarantine house meme is full of terrible roommates and hard choices Boris Johnson discharged from hospital following coronavirus care Need to switch up your Zoom background? We made you 15 delightful new options. Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for March 30 The best tweets of this week, because why not? Dog and cat Google searches surge to new high during COVID This story about buried cans of beans is a breakup saga for the ages How to choose from 7 of the best meditation apps How to have a great virtual date Ina Garten's giant cocktail became a meme when we needed it most 'Quordle' today: See each 'Quordle' answer and hints for March 28 Levi's to use AI models to 'increase diversity' Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for March 25 Netflix could soon let you play games on your TV with your phone Microsoft threatens to cut Facebook just dropped a messaging app for couples 'Quordle' today: See each 'Quordle' answer and hints for March 30
2.689s , 8199.6953125 kb
Copyright © 2025 Powered by 【2022 Archives】,Defense Information Network