Some iPhone owners could get up to $95 payment after Apple agrees to settle case for $250 million
AP News • • business
Key Points:
- Apple has agreed to a $250 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit over false advertising of its AI capabilities in iPhones, potentially awarding owners up to $95 per device.
- The lawsuit claims Apple misled consumers by promoting advanced Siri AI features in the iPhone 16 and related models before those features were actually available.
- The settlement applies to about 37 million iPhones sold in the U.S. between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025, including iPhone 16, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max models.
- Consumers will be notified via email or mail to file claims online, with minimum payments of $25 per device, increasing based on claim volume and other factors.
- The case highlights consumer frustration over Apple's delayed rollout of enhanced Siri features, which influenced purchasing decisions and pricing.
