Apple to pay up to $95 to some US iPhone buyers over AI lawsuit

Apple has agreed to pay a collective $250 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging it misled U.S. consumers about new AI features for iPhones [1]. Eligible buyers could receive between $25 and $95 each [1]. The settlement, filed in California federal court, resolves claims that Apple engaged in false advertising around its 'Apple Intelligence' features, including an enhanced Siri voice assistant [1]. The lawsuit alleged Apple promoted AI capabilities that were not available at the time of marketing and would not be for years [1]. Apple did not admit any wrongdoing as part of the agreement [1]. Payments will go to people in the U.S. who purchased an iPhone 15 or iPhone 16 between June 2024 and March 2025 [1]. An Apple spokeswoman stated the lawsuit focused on 'the availability of two additional features' within a broader rollout of Apple Intelligence [1]. 'We resolved this matter to stay focused on doing what we do best, delivering the most innovative products and services to our users,' she said [1]. Plaintiffs' lawyers argued Apple's marketing campaign was an effort to catch up in a competitive race for AI technology driven by companies like OpenAI and Anthropic [1]. They specifically cited the iPhone 16 being delivered without the promised 'Apple Intelligence' and 'Enhanced Siri' features [1].