Apple Watch owners can claim settlement payments by deadline

Apple Watch owners may be eligible for a payout from a $20 million settlement related to battery swelling issues. This affects the first-generation Apple Watch, Series 1, Series 2, and Series 3 models. Apple denies any wrongdoing but offers the settlement to avoid court. To claim your payout, you must update your information at www.watchsettlement.com. Check that your address and email are correct, and choose how you want to receive your payment. Options include a physical check, e-check, ACH transfer, or a prepaid virtual Visa or MasterCard. If you’re not sure if you're part of the settlement, you can call 1-844-933-4042 for help. Payments are expected to be between $20 and $50 per watch, depending on how many people are part of the settlement. You can claim payments for multiple watches, even if you no longer own them. The deadline to update your information is April 10, 2025. If you don't act by then, Apple will send the payment based on the information they have on file. After the court hearing on April 10, there might be an appeal process. If there are no appeals, payments will be sent shortly after that date.