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Apple is settling a lawsuit over a delay in the rollout of Apple Intelligence features.
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If you purchase iPhone 16 or iPhone 15 At launch in order to jump to the promised Apple intelligence You were probably disappointed: distinct AI capabilities were nowhere to be found, and only a few related features appeared later.
The good news is that you may be entitled to a portion of a quarter-billion dollar lawsuit. The bad news is that you’ll have to wait more than a year to see any of them.
Apple settled a False advertising lawsuit In May, it agreed to pay $250 million to customers who purchased the iPhone 16 and some iPhone 15 models during a specified period. The lawsuit alleged that Apple misled customers by promising artificial intelligence features that did not ship when the new devices were launched. Payments are expected to range between $25 and $95 per eligible device.
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In a previous statement to CNET editor David Lomb, an Apple spokesperson said: “Apple has reached a settlement to resolve claims regarding the availability of two additional features. We have resolved this matter to remain focused on doing what we do best, and delivering the most innovative products and services to our users.”
Now the case has moved forward as of July 17. According to an email from Clarkson Law Firm“The court has granted tentative approval of the settlement…meaning that the court has reviewed the proposed terms and found them sufficient to proceed to the next stage; it is not a final ruling on the fairness of the settlement.”
Why is there a lawsuit over Apple Intelligence?
When Apple announced the new iPhone 16 lineup in 2024, it emphasized how the models would improve on AI features such as Improved Siri Which can act as an intelligent agent. When the phones arrived, Apple Intelligence wasn’t ready yet; Its first features didn’t arrive until iOS 18.1, five weeks later.
According to Proposed settlement“Apple allegedly saturated the market with deceptive ads, leading consumers to purchase iPhones based on the promise of some improved Siri features.”
Some Apple Intelligence features shipped shortly after the launch of iPhone 16 and iOS 18, including Visual intelligence, Direct translation, Writing tools, Jinmoji and cleaning. But those were not the advanced features that Apple highlighted. In fact, the kind of intelligent interactions that Apple is advertising are only just beginning to appear Siri AIwhich is part of iOS 27 expected to be released later this year. the iOS 27 public beta Available now.
Who is entitled to a $250 million settlement?
Customers who purchased one of the following devices between June 10, 2024 and March 29, 2025 are eligible for the settlement payment:
- iPhone 16
- iPhone 16e
- iPhone 16 Plus
- iPhone 16 Pro
- iPhone 16 Pro Max
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are included because they have the processor and memory to run Apple Intelligence features.
It is estimated that approximately 36 million customers are eligible for this settlement.
How to claim your share of the settlement
For now, you have to wait.
As set forth in the settlement, Apple will provide a list of eligible customers and their contact information to the settlement administrator.
After verifying the data, Verita will send postal and email notifications to these customers directing them to the settlement website. This site has not been created yet. The deadline to file your claim will be 90 days after the notice arrives.
When can you expect to receive your settlement payment?
Under the settlement, Apple must provide information about affected customers within five days of agreeing to the settlement. As of late July, the court had granted preliminary approval.
After the data is submitted and verified, a 45-day notice period begins to inform potential consumers that they are eligible for a payment.
According to July 17 MovementThe final approval session is scheduled to be held on the morning of September 29, 2027.
Provided approval is granted, this places the first checks or deposits arriving sometime within a 60 calendar day window after September 2027, depending on court dates and potential extensions.
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