How to Claim Your Share of the $20 Million Apple Watch Payout Before Time Runs Out

If you've got an Apple Watch, you may be eligible for a payout. Apple has agreed to a $20 million settlement after facing a class action lawsuit, and if your device is affected, you have until April 10 to submit a claim to secure your share. The lawsuit, filed in the US District Court for the Northern District of California, alleged that the batteries in first-generation, Series 1, Series 2 and Series 3 models could expand within their tight compartments, causing malfunctions. Apple has denied any wrongdoing but chose to settle the case. Read more: Apple Launches New iPhone 16E for the Pocket-Sized Market In a statement sent to CNET, Apple disputed the claims, stating that the Apple Watch is "designed to be safe and reliable." "This settlement applies to purchasers of Original Apple Watch, Series 1, Series 2 and Series 3, which are no longer available for purchase," the company said in a statement. "While we strongly disagree with the claims made against these early generation Appl ... Read full article.