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Apple's $250M AI Settlement: Faster Payouts Approved
5 Sep
Summary
- Apple agreed to a $250 million settlement for misleading AI feature advertising.
- Eligible customers could receive between $25 and $95 per device.
- A recent court order accelerates the final approval date for the settlement.
Apple is set to expedite payouts for its $250 million settlement concerning alleged false advertising of iPhone AI features. The lawsuit claimed Apple misled consumers by promoting AI capabilities that were not immediately available upon device launch.
Customers who purchased specific iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 models between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025, are eligible for payouts ranging from $25 to $95 per device. Approximately 36 million customers are estimated to qualify.
Initially slated for final approval in September 2027, a court order on August 13, 2026, advanced this date to February 24, 2027. This change aims to accelerate the distribution of settlement funds.
Eligible individuals will be notified by Verita after Apple provides customer data. The final claim deadline will be 90 days after receiving this notice, with payments expected within a 60-day window after February 2027.
