Apple Will Pay $250M to Settle Allegations It Misled iPhone Buyers About AI
CNET • • business
Key Points:
- Apple has agreed to a $250 million settlement to resolve class-action lawsuits alleging it misled consumers about the AI capabilities of iPhone 16 and certain iPhone 15 models, without admitting any wrongdoing.
- The lawsuits stemmed from Apple's failure to deliver promised AI features, including an upgraded Siri, which were heavily advertised but either delayed or partially launched since the iPhone 16 release in September 2024.
- Eligible US consumers who purchased qualifying iPhone models between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025, can claim between $25 and $95 per device from the settlement fund.
- Apple highlighted the AI features it has introduced, such as Visual Intelligence, Live Translation, and Genmoji, while noting that some enhanced Siri features are still forthcoming, with an upgrade powered by Google's Gemini AI expected by the end of 2026.
- The settlement acknowledges Apple's commitment to delivering additional AI features in future software updates at no extra cost, aiming to focus on innovation despite the legal challenges.
