Apple sued for “butterfly” keyboard on recent MacBooks

Since 2016, Apple has integrated a new
type of “butterfly” keyboard for its MacBook range which allows, among other things, to have
a flatter keyboard with thin keys, however many users
meet
key issueswhich no longer respond after a while.

The Apple firm must now face aappeal
collective in courtregarding thenew keyboard
“defective” MacBooks, according to the complaint filed Apple was at
aware of the reliability problems of the "butterfly" keyboard before the launch of the
new MacBooks and would still decide to launch it.

This complaint filed in California concerns the12-inch MacBook and
the MacBook Pro range. According to this, thousands of users
are having problems with Apple's "butterfly" keyboard and claims that a
small amount of dust or debris may cause the unit to malfunction.
keyboard.

Specifically, when dust and debris accumulate under a
key, this may cause a keystroke to no longer register when the key is pressed.
is in a hurry.

The complaint claims that a partially inoperative keyboard renders the machine
as a whole unsuitable for current use by the user.

Apple is accused of being aware of the problems with this type of keyboard before
its launch, but still decided to integrate it into several models
the MacBook.

This lawsuit seeks damages from Apple, but
especially since the Cupertino company recognizes the faults of the keyboard
"papillon", replaces defective units and reimburses users of the
affected machines.

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