A spicy federal lawsuit is brewing against the tech giant that keeps us glued to our screens: Apple. This time, it’s not about overpriced chargers or phones that explode when you look at them funny; it’s over the flaky promises surrounding their so-called Apple Intelligence features.

Filed on Wednesday, the lawsuit takes aim at Apple for allegedly misleading customers with false advertisements. You know, the classic case of “the product in the ad looks great, but the actual product is more like a sad potato”? Yep, that. The lawsuit is seeking class-action status, which basically means that if you bought an Apple device with dreams of shiny, intelligent features that are still MIA, you might be entitled to some cash.

What’s the tea behind this legal drama? It’s all about those jazzy Apple Intelligence features Apple has been pushing. One glaring example is the revamped Siri, flaunted heavily in TV ads. Remember that commercial starring Bella Ramsey from The Last of Us? So cute and snappy! Well, turns out the new Siri features are still playing hard to get. They might be more personalized and engaging, but that’s only if you have a time machine or a magic wand.

Apple, in typical fashion, yanked the ad after realizing they might have gone a smidge too far. But let’s be real: once you throw glitter in the air, it’s hard to sweep it all up. The damage is done, and the lawsuit claims that many users felt duped. They bought the latest shiny objects, only to discover that those sought-after features never actually made it out of the prototype stage.

So, what could this mean for you and your wallet? Well, if the lawsuit gains traction, you could potentially be receiving a check in the mail, like a Christmas gift from a distant relative you hardly know. But let’s not get too excited; it could be as pitiful as a $7 payout. Still, who among us hasn’t daydreamed about that unexpected cash windfall?

Whether this lawsuit ebbs away like a fleeting trend or leads to something more substantial remains to be seen. Keep your eyes peeled, Bay Area tech enthusiasts, this could be one ride you won’t want to miss!