MBW 1024: Good Talk - Apple Reaches $250 Million Settlement Over Promised AI Capabilities on iPhones

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May 13, 2026

A lively rundown of Apple reaching a $250M settlement over promised iPhone AI features and who might qualify for payouts. Discussion of Apple possibly using Intel chips again and resulting market moves. Coverage of Mac mini and Mac Studio supply cuts, new education discount verification, and OS updates including visionOS and macOS design tweaks. Quick takes on Vision Pro future, AirPods camera rumors, and picks of the week.

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Settlement Shows Risks Of Overpromising AI

Apple settled for $250M because it marketed AI features (like on-device personal indexing and App Intents) that weren't deliverable on the promised timeline.
Jason Snell and Andy Ihnatko explain the suit targeted buyers of iPhones who expected AI features shown at WWDC but never shipped, so payouts depend on claimants.

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Intel Deal Is Supply Diversification Not Cutting Edge

Apple is negotiating chip production with Intel to diversify fabs beyond TSMC and reduce Taiwan supply risk.
Jason Snell and Andy Ihnatko emphasize these Intel-made SOCs will likely be second-tier nodes, not cutting-edge M-series replacements.

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AI Data Centers Are Causing Mac Shortages

Mac mini and Mac Studio availability is squeezed because data-center AI demand is eating RAM and SSD supply, pushing longer lead times and trimmed SKUs.
Hosts note many buyers are buying Mac minis specifically to run local AI models, worsening shortages for ordinary customers.

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If you purchased an iPhone between June 2024 and March 2025, you could receive a payment from the $250 million settlement over Apple's intelligence features on iPhones! Apple could be using Intel chips again in future Apple products. More Mac mini and Mac Studio models are no longer available on the Apple Store. And Apple is now requiring verification for education discounts.

US Supreme Court declines to pause order holding Apple in contempt in Epic Games lawsuit.
iPhone users could get up to $95 per device as Apple reaches $250M settlement over Siri delays
Apple reportedly has a deal to use Intel-made chips again.
Intel's stock jumped 13% today over Apple chip manufacturing report
Additional Mac mini and Mac Studio models cut from the Apple Store website as AI data centers strain available RAM, SSD supplies
Apple requires verification for education discounts, ENDS discounts for k-12 unless you're homeschooled.
Tim Cook among CEOs confirmed for President Trump's China trip.
More refunds possible for Apple as Trump's 10% global tariffs found illegal too.
Apple releases tvOS 26.5, HomePod 26.5, and visionOS 26.5.
Apple to make design changes in macOS 27 to address Tahoe quirks.
Here's how I finally got Google's uninvited 4GB AI model off my Mac.
macOS 27 threatens to bury Time Capsule, FOSS brings a shovel.
Apple kicks off new run of A18 Pro chips as MacBook Neo demand exceeds expectations.
Not dead yet: Apple Vision still has a future.
visionOS 27 will bring these new Vision Pro upgrades.
The $1 Steve Jobs coin.
Google denies copying Apple's Liquid Glass design for Android.
You can purchase Apple's Mac Pro wheels kit for $699.

Picks of the Week

Leo's Pick: whatcable
Christina's Pick: Obsidian's Plugin Site
Andy's Pick: Snapseed Photo Editor
Jason's Picks: Indigo & Gnome

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren

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