Apple Bets Big on the iPhone’s Future — But a $490M Payout Is Still in Play
Court: N.D. California
Case: 4:19-cv-02033
Tech leaders like Elon Musk and Sam Altman say the smartphone is on borrowed time, as brain chips, AR glasses, and voice-based agents begin taking center stage. But Apple 
AAPL isn’t buying into that timeline. CEO Tim Cook recently reaffirmed his confidence in the iPhone, calling it a platform still full of innovation and evolution.
Apple is already planning its September 2025 lineup, including the ultra-thin iPhone Air, a rumored foldable model, and the company’s long-awaited AR glasses. Unlike rivals chasing radical disruption, Apple’s strategy leans into refinement — a steady evolution of the device we still hold in our hands.
Don’t Forget the Legal Side:AAPL’s $490M SettlementWhile Apple fends off predictions of the post-smartphone world, long-term shareholders may still want to look back — particularly at Apple’s $490 million settlement over past iPhone sales disclosures in China.
📌 Key Events Leading to the Lawsuit- Nov 1, 2018: Tim Cook says China isn’t experiencing sales weakness.
- Jan 2, 2019: Apple slashes its forecast by $9B, citing poor Chinese demand.
- Jan 3, 2019: AAPL drops 10% on the news.
- Apr 16, 2019: Investors sue Apple for misleading projections.
- Apple settled the case for $490M earlier this year.
- If you held AAPL stock during the affected period, you may still qualify.
- Late claims are currently being accepted.
- Payouts typically take 8–12 months after court approval.
You can check more information about it and file for a payout HERE.
Do you think Apple can reinvent the smartphone again? Or are you filing your claim while watching where AAPL goes next?