Are You Eligible to Claim Part of Apple's $250M AI iPhone Settlement? How to Find Out
Apple has agreed to a $250 million settlement for a shareholder lawsuit alleging misleading claims about AI features in the iPhone 16 and select iPhone 15 models. Eligible buyers of devices purchased between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025, may receive payouts of $25 to $95 per device, with claims processed through a settlement administrator after verification." "article": "Apple has settled a shareholder lawsuit for $250 million after allegations that it misled customers about AI features promised for the iPhone 16 and certain iPhone 15 models. The lawsuit claimed Apple’s marketing emphasized advanced AI capabilities, such as an enhanced Siri, which did not materialize upon launch. Instead, Apple Intelligence features like Visual Intelligence, Live Translation, and Writing Tools arrived later in iOS 18.1, five weeks after the devices launched. The settlement covers buyers of the iPhone 16, iPhone 16E, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max purchased between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025. Approximately 36 million customers are eligible for payouts ranging from $25 to $95 per device. Apple will provide customer data to Verita, a settlement administrator, which will verify eligibility and send notices via email and mail. Claimants will then have 90 days from receiving their notice to file a claim through a dedicated settlement website, which has not yet been launched. The proposed settlement agreement states that Apple allegedly used deceptive ads to drive iPhone sales based on promised AI features that were not immediately available. Apple’s spokesperson noted the settlement allows the company to focus on innovation, though it does not admit wrongdoing. Customers must wait for official notices before claiming their portion of the settlement. No action is required at this time, as Apple and Verita handle the verification process. The settlement aims to resolve the dispute while providing compensation to affected buyers.
Apple has settled a shareholder lawsuit for $250 million after allegations that it misled customers about AI features promised for the iPhone 16 and certain iPhone 15 models. The lawsuit claimed Apple’s marketing emphasized advanced AI capabilities, such as an enhanced Siri, which did not materialize upon launch. Instead, Apple Intelligence features like Visual Intelligence, Live Translation, and Writing Tools arrived later in iOS 18.1, five weeks after the devices launched. The settlement covers buyers of the iPhone 16, iPhone 16E, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max purchased between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025. Approximately 36 million customers are eligible for payouts ranging from $25 to $95 per device. Apple will provide customer data to Verita, a settlement administrator, which will verify eligibility and send notices via email and mail. Claimants will then have 90 days from receiving their notice to file a claim through a dedicated settlement website, which has not yet been launched. The proposed settlement agreement states that Apple allegedly used deceptive ads to drive iPhone sales based on promised AI features that were not immediately available. Apple’s spokesperson noted the settlement allows the company to focus on innovation, though it does not admit wrongdoing. Customers must wait for official notices before claiming their portion of the settlement. No action is required at this time, as Apple and Verita handle the verification process. The settlement aims to resolve the dispute while providing compensation to affected buyers.
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