Apple Settles $250 Million Lawsuit Over Misleading iPhone 16 AI Feature Claims
Summary
Apple settles a $250 million class action lawsuit over misleading AI feature claims, with eligible US customers who purchased an iPhone 16 or iPhone 15 Pro between June 2024 and March 2025 set to receive up to $95 per device after the tech giant failed to deliver promised Apple Intelligence capabilities at launch.
Key Points
- Apple agrees to pay $250 million to settle a class action lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers about the availability of Apple Intelligence features on the iPhone 16 lineup and iPhone 15 Pro.
- Eligible US customers who purchased qualifying devices between June 10th, 2024 and March 29th, 2025 can receive $25 per device, with the amount potentially ranging up to $95 depending on claim volume.
- Apple previewed advanced AI-powered Siri features at its June 2024 developers conference, but the iPhone 16 launched without many of those promised capabilities, with Apple instead rolling them out gradually over time.