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Apple Updates AI Marketing After Watchdog Criticism

Apple has removed its 'Available Now' claim from Apple Intelligence promotions following a National Advertising Division recommendation over misleading advertising.

Craig Federighi
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CEO of Apple Tim Cook attends the inauguration of US President Donald Trump.

Overview

  • The National Advertising Division (NAD) found Apple's 'Available Now' claim on its Apple Intelligence page misleading, as not all features were available at launch.
  • Apple rolled out core Apple Intelligence features incrementally between October 2024 and March 2025, with advanced Siri capabilities still delayed until iOS 19.
  • The NAD determined that Apple's disclosures, such as footnotes, were not sufficiently clear or prominent to clarify the staged rollout of features.
  • In response, Apple removed the 'Available Now' label from its website in late March 2025 and updated promotional materials to reflect feature availability more accurately.
  • Although Apple disagreed with the NAD's findings, it complied with the recommendations to avoid potential Federal Trade Commission scrutiny.