You May Be Able to Claim Part of Apple's $250 Million AI iPhone Settlement. Here's How
Apple has settled a class action lawsuit for $250 million related to the delayed release of promised AI features for the iPhone 16 and some iPhone 15 models. Customers who purchased these devices during a specified period may be eligible for payouts ranging from $25 to $95. The settlement process will begin after the approval scheduled for June 17, 2026, with payments expected to follow thereafter.
- ▪Customers who bought iPhone 16 or iPhone 15 models between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025, may claim part of the settlement.
- ▪Apple's lawsuit stemmed from allegations of misleading advertising regarding AI features that were not available at launch.
- ▪Approximately 36 million customers are estimated to be eligible for the settlement.
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You may be able to claim some of the money from a class action lawsuit against Apple if you purchased an iPhone 16 or iPhone 15 when they launched. It's all tied to the new Apple Intelligence features the company previewed during launch -- features that ultimately didn't arrive on time.And depending on what Apple announces at its upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference, you could end up seeing the money before some of those features actually arrive.Apple earlier this month settled a shareholder lawsuit and agreed to pay $250 million to customers who bought the iPhone 16 and some iPhone 15 models during a specified period. The lawsuit alleged that Apple misled customers by promising AI features that didn't ship when the new devices did.
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