Apple pays $25 million to resolve the Family Sharing plan lawsuit. Check your eligibility for a reward.
Apple has settled a lawsuit for $25 million over false advertising of its Family Sharing feature. If you were enrolled in Family Sharing between 2015 and 2019 and purchased a third-party app, you may be eligible for a payout of up to $30. Check the settlement website for more information. The deadline to opt in is March 1, 2024.
How did Apple mislead customers with its Family Sharing feature?
It is alleged that Apple deceived consumers by claiming that the Family Sharing function could be used with an app subscription, even though the great majority of subscription-based apps did not support this feature. Customers were compelled to buy memberships as a result, even if they couldn't share them.
Can I still get a payout from the $25 million settlement?
The $25 million settlement you're referring to is related to Apple's Family Sharing Plan lawsuit. If you were enrolled in Family Sharing between June 21st, 2015, and January 30th, 2019, with one other person, and purchased a third-party app, you may be eligible for a payout of up to $30. Check your email for a notice with settlement details, or you can register on the settlement website if you don't receive an email. The deadline to opt in is March 1, 2024.
Why did it take over three years for the lawsuit to be settled?
The lawsuit was settled for $25 million after three years due to the complexity of the case and the time required for both parties to gather evidence and negotiate the terms of the settlement.
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