iPhone Customers Forced to Wait a Year For $250M Settlement, Here's Why
Summary
Apple has agreed to pay $250 million to settle a lawsuit over delayed artificial intelligence features promised in some iPhone models. Although the settlement has preliminary court approval, customers likely won’t receive payments for at least a year due to ongoing legal steps.Key Facts
- About 36 to 37 million iPhone customers who bought certain models are eligible for the settlement.
- The lawsuit claimed Apple advertised advanced AI features in iPhone 16 and some iPhone 15 Pro models before those features were ready.
- Apple promoted enhanced Siri capabilities that were not available when the phones shipped between June 2024 and March 2025.
- The settlement does not require Apple to admit wrongdoing.
- Eligible customers can expect to receive between $25 and $95 per device.
- The settlement awaits final court approval after preliminary approval.
- Customers must be notified, submit claims, and have a chance to object or opt out before payments happen.
- Legal procedures and potential appeals are expected to delay payouts for over a year.
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