U.S. Apple customers who bought some iPhone models should submit claims for compensation for the company's delayed introduction of Apple Intelligence features it originally announced in June 2024.
Apple was hit with a class action lawsuit on the basis that people buying iPhones between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025, did so believing it would ship Apple Intelligence sooner than it did.
Claimants must be able to prove they bought the iPhone between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025, that it was bought for personal or business use, and that they are the original device purchaser.
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Eligible customers should receive an estimated $25 for each qualifying device.
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You might be eligible if you've bought an iPhone in the last couple of years.
U.S. Apple customers who bought some iPhone models should submit claims for compensation for the company's delayed introduction of Apple Intelligence features it originally announced in June 2024. To qualify, you must submit your claim by December 21, 2026.
Apple was hit with a class action lawsuit on the basis that people buying iPhones between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025, did so believing it would ship Apple Intelligence sooner than it did. While not making an admission of guilt, the company agreed to a $250 million settlement to make up for those delays, which saw features delayed for release until fall 2025 and later.
Apple's $250 million payment must also cover a range of deductions, principally for legal fees, taxes and admin.
Claimants must be able to prove they bought the iPhone between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025, that it was bought for personal or business use, and that they are the original device purchaser.
History shows Apple's AI team could not meet its originally announced Worldwide Developer Conference 2024 promise to introduce Apple Intelligence later that year.
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