Apple's cutting checks to settle a class action lawsuit about how it marketed Apple Intelligence. If you're in the US and bought an iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, or 16 Pro Max, you could get up to $95.
The lawsuit claimed Apple's advertising made Apple Intelligence sound more capable or available than it actually was when people were buying these phones. The settlement doesn't mean Apple admits wrongdoing, but they're paying out anyway.
This matters because it's one of the first major legal pushbacks against how tech companies market AI features. We've all seen the gap between AI marketing promises and real-world performance.
For anyone using AI tools professionally, this is a reminder to test before you buy based on marketing alone. The hype cycle for AI features is real, and apparently expensive for companies that oversell.
If you think you qualify, you'll need to file a claim. The exact process and deadlines will depend on how the settlement gets finalized, but keep an eye out if you bought one of those iPhone models.
