Why Apple is being sued over Apple Intelligence

Apple is facing a federal lawsuit in the US over its promotion of Apple Intelligence, with plaintiffs alleging that the company misled consumers by advertising features that were not ready at launch. The lawsuit, filed in the US District Court in San Jose, seeks class-action status and financial compensation for those who purchased Apple Intelligence-compatible devices under false pretences.

The Allegations

The lawsuit claims that Apple engaged in false advertising and unfair competition by heavily promoting Apple Intelligence features—most notably,…