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Apple iPhone Artificial Intelligence Advertising Settlement

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Apple · iPhone 16, iPhone 16e, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and Apple Intelligence features · Settlement Reached

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About this case

Consumers alleged that Apple falsely advertised artificial intelligence features associated with certain iPhone models even though the features were allegedly unavailable or incomplete when the phones shipped. Apple denied wrongdoing and agreed to a $250 million settlement, which remained subject to court approval, with a hearing scheduled for June.

Case overview

Defendant company
Apple
Product or service
iPhone 16, iPhone 16e, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and Apple Intelligence features
Case status
Settlement Reached
Lawsuit type
Consumer
Reported harm
False Advertising

Participation information

Availability is based on each listed participation option and its deadline.

Proposed iPhone settlement claim

The article states that people who bought any iPhone 16 model or certain iPhone 15 models between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025, may be eligible to submit a claim.

A settlement administrator website was expected to become available in a few weeks, but current claim availability is not established.

Type
Settlement Claim
Status
Unknown
Total settlement amount
$250,000,000
Payout
The stated presumptive payment is $25 for each eligible device, with the amount potentially increasing to as much as $95 per device depending on the number of claims filed.
Reported proof requirement
Unclear

iPhone Artificial Intelligence Advertising Settlement Claim

The reported settlement covers U.S. purchasers of specified iPhone models bought between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025.

The settlement administrator website had not yet gone live. The article states that claimants are expected to provide proof of purchase, Apple Account information, and a phone number after official claim notices are issued.

Type
Settlement Claim
Status
Upcoming
Total settlement amount
$250,000,000
Amount per claim
$25
Payout
Reported payments are at least $25 per eligible device and could reach up to $95 per device depending on the number of valid claims and deductions for fees and administrative costs.
Reported proof requirement
Yes

Settlement claim process

The proposed settlement class includes U.S. purchasers who bought one or more specified iPhone 16 or iPhone 15 models for purposes other than resale between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025.

A claim form is expected to be made available through the settlement administrator, Verita Global, LLC. The article states that the claim deadline had not been announced.

Type
Settlement Claim
Status
Unknown
Total settlement amount
$250,000,000
Payout
The presumptive payment is described as approximately $25 to $95 per device, subject to factors including the number of approved claims and final court approval.
Reported proof requirement
Unclear

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