Tech giant Apple has agreed to a $25 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit related to its Family Sharing feature. This feature allows users and their family members to share access to purchased apps, music, movies, TV shows and books.

The lawsuit, filed in 2019, claimed that Apple misrepresented the ability to use Family Sharing to share app memberships. While Apple denies any wrongdoing, it decided to avoid the burden of continuing legal defense.

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The lawsuit alleges that Apple advertised Family Sharing on apps that didn't actually support the subscription-based apps feature, leading users to believe they could share such subscriptions with family members. Eligible US residents who were part of a family sharing group between June 21, 2015 and January 30, 2019, and purchased a membership during that period, may receive a payment.

Each eligible claimant may receive up to $30, not to exceed a total of $50 per class member. The resolution, if approved, would also allocate $10 million for attorney fees. Class members have until March 1, 2024, to file claims, with a final approval hearing scheduled for April 2, 2024.