Apple requests court to dismiss lawsuit regarding postponed Apple Intelligence features

Apple made headlines when it revealed a delay in the release of its anticipated “more personalized Siri” features that were first announced at WWDC 2024. Within two weeks of this announcement, the tech giant faced a class action lawsuit from consumers who accused Apple of false advertising regarding these unreleased Apple Intelligence features.

Seeking to dismiss the lawsuit, Apple filed a motion arguing that the case should be thrown out because it solely hinges on the delayed arrival of two Siri-related features: Siri Personal Context Awareness and Siri In-App Actions. Apple defended the delay, stating it was necessary to meet the company’s standards of excellence and that the postponement of these two features does not support the overarching claims outlined in the lawsuit.

The tech giant maintained that the plaintiffs cannot contend that the iPhone 16 models they purchased are flawed, as they continue to use their devices and will receive the remaining features through forthcoming software updates at no extra charge. Apple also pointed out that the plaintiffs failed to specify which statements or advertisements they had seen or relied on when making their purchases.

Apple also emphasized the Apple Intelligence features that have already been introduced, highlighting over 20 groundbreaking features that have been rolled out since the previous autumn. These features include Writing Tools, Smart Replies, Genmoji, and Image Playground, all of which, according to Apple, demonstrate consistent progress in delivering on their promises.

Furthermore, Apple clarified that it had communicated from the beginning that the Apple Intelligence features would be released over time and would evolve continuously as the phased rollout continued.

By submitting this filing, Apple aims to have the court dismiss the case entirely and prevent any further legal procedures. If the judge concurs, the lawsuit will be dismissed before entering the next phase of legal action.

The full rebuttal from Apple can be accessed online. Do you believe the lawsuit against Apple over the delayed Apple Intelligence rollout is justified? Share your thoughts in the comments section.