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Apple has reached a $250 million settlement in a class action lawsuit over false advertising stemming from delays in launching Apple Intelligence features. The claims website SmartphoneAISettlement.com is now open for registration, with a deadline of December 21, 2026. Users who purchased an iPhone 16 series device or an iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025, are eligible to apply, with an estimated payout of $25 to $95 per qualifying device; approximately 36 million users are estimated to be eligible. The court granted preliminary approval on July 17, and the final approval date has been moved up from September 29, 2027, to February 24, 2027.
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Oct 19
CNET
Apple's $250 million Siri settlement opens for claims; iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 users can apply
Apple has reached a $250 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit over false advertising stemming from delays in launching Apple Intelligence features. The claims website SmartphoneAISettlement.com is now open for registration, with a deadline of December 21, 2026. Users who purchased an iPhone 16 series device or an iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025, can apply. Eligible devices are expected to receive $25 to $95 each, and an estimated 36 million users qualify. The court granted preliminary approval on July 17, and the final approval date has been moved up from September 29, 2027, to February 24, 2027.
Oct 18
CNET
Apple's $250 Million AI iPhone Settlement Opens for Claims, $25 to $95 Payout per Device
Apple has reached a $250 million settlement in a lawsuit alleging false advertising over delays in launching Apple Intelligence features, and eligible users can submit claims at SmartphoneAISettlement.com. Users who purchased an iPhone 16 series device or an iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025, may be eligible, with an estimated payout of $25 to $95 per device; roughly 36 million users are estimated to qualify. The claims window closes on December 21, 2026, and the court has moved the final approval date up from September 29, 2027, to February 24, 2027.