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Apple has agreed to pay $250 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over delayed Siri AI features. The suit accused Apple of overpromising on Siri AI capabilities announced at WWDC 2024, with many promised features yet to materialize. Under the settlement, eligible US iPhone users may receive compensation. Apple denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid prolonged litigation. The case highlights growing legal risks for tech companies making bold AI claims. ...

Apple has agreed to pay $250 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging the company misled iPhone buyers about the availability of its Apple Intelligence AI features. The lawsuit claimed that Apple marketed the iPhone 16 with promises of advanced AI capabilities that were not available at the time of purchase. Apple Intelligence features were rolled out gradually after launch, leaving early buyers without the advertised functionality. The settlement covers U.S. iPhone buyers who purchased devices between September 2024 and the full rollout of Apple Intelligence. While Apple has not admitted wrongdoing, the payout represents one of the largest tech settlements related to AI feature marketing. ...

Apple has agreed to a $250 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit alleging the company misled consumers about its artificial intelligence capabilities, The New York Times reported. The Case The lawsuit centered on Apple’s marketing claims regarding its AI features, which plaintiffs argued overstated the actual capabilities delivered to users. The settlement reflects growing regulatory and legal scrutiny of “AI washing” — the practice of exaggerating AI capabilities in product marketing. ...

Apple’s most powerful Mac Studio model lost its last remaining RAM upgrade option, frustrating professional users who need memory flexibility.

A prominent leaker has revealed seven potential new features for the iPhone 17, including an improved camera system and thinner design, but analysts warn that early leaks often prove inaccurate.

Apple plans to introduce a ‘Create a Pass’ feature in iOS 27’s Wallet app, allowing users to convert any QR code or barcode into a custom wallet pass.

Apple is expected to release iOS 26.5 this month, introducing end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging along with several other new features, further enhancing iPhone users’ communication privacy and security.

According to Bloomberg Apple will allow users to create and edit their own passes in the Wallet app with iOS 27 marking a significant upgrade to the feature.

The S&P 500 closes above 7,200 for the first time and the Nasdaq Composite surpasses 25,000, driven by Apple’s strong earnings and the best April rally since November 2020.

The S&P 500 index closed at a new all-time high on Thursday, driven by an ongoing AI investment surge that powered tech stocks higher, with Apple leading Wall Street gains.