AAPL: iPhone 17 to Debut A19 Chip and Wi-Fi 7 — But $490M China Lawsuit Still Lingers
Court: N.D. California
Case: 4:19-cv-02033
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AAPL is gearing up for a September launch of the iPhone 17 lineup, now rumored to include the A19 chip even in the baseline model. Earlier speculation had pointed to a recycled A18, but updated supply chain data suggests a broader adoption of the new silicon across the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air.
📱 What We Know About the iPhone 17:
- A19 chip expected in iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air
- iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max to get upgraded A19 Pro chip
- All models to feature Apple’s custom Wi-Fi 7 chip
- RAM: 8GB LPDDR5 on base, 12GB LPDDR5X on Pro/Pro Max
- 6.3” OLED with 120Hz refresh rate, dual-camera setup
- Color options include black, grey, silver, light blue, green, and purple
The updates position iPhone 17 for a strong upgrade cycle while sharpening Apple’s silicon edge.
🧾 But a $490M Settlement Still Casts a Legal Shadow
Apple is finalizing a $490M settlement with investors over allegations it misled them about iPhone demand in China during the 2018–2019 trade war.
📆 Timeline Overview:
- Nov 1, 2018: Tim Cook claims China isn’t under sales pressure
- Jan 2, 2019: $9B revenue forecast cut triggers market shock
- Jan 3, 2019: AAPL plunges 10%
- Apr 16, 2019: Shareholders sue Apple
💼 Allegations Include:
- Downplaying trade war impact
- Misleading revenue expectations
- Ignoring battery replacement and competition effects
💰 Investor Update:
- Covers misleading statements from late 2018 to early 2019
- Payouts expected 8–12 months after final court approval
👉 You can check more information about it and file for a payout HERE.
As the iPhone 17 rollout approaches, Apple is clearly doubling down on performance and wireless innovation — but the legal reckoning from 2019 still hangs in the rearview.