Core Viewpoint - A lawsuit has been filed against Apple Inc. and certain senior executives for potential violations of federal securities laws, specifically related to misrepresentations about the AI capabilities of Siri and the iPhone 16 product cycle [1][2][3]. Group 1: Lawsuit Details - Investors have until August 19, 2025, to request to lead the case, which is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California [2]. - The lawsuit asserts claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on behalf of investors who purchased Apple securities [2]. Group 2: Allegations Against Apple - The complaint alleges that Apple misrepresented the advanced AI features of Siri and the timeline for their integration into devices [3][4]. - It is claimed that Apple did not have a functional prototype of the advanced AI features and misrepresented the development timeline [4]. Group 3: Stock Performance Impact - Following the announcement on March 7, 2025, that Apple would indefinitely delay several AI-based Siri features, the stock price fell by $11.59, or nearly 5%, from $239.07 to $227.48 per share [5]. - On June 9, 2025, after the Worldwide Developer Conference where no new updates on Siri features were announced, the stock price declined by $2.47, or over 1%, from $203.92 to $201.45 per share [6].
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