A US jury ordered Apple to pay $5.7 billion in a patent infringement case involving haptic technology.

What it means

A US federal jury has ordered Apple to pay $5.7 billion (£4.3 billion) to Taction Technology for infringing two patents related to haptic (vibration) technology. The case centers on Apple's Taptic Engine, used in iPhones and Apple Watches to produce touch feedback. Apple has indicated it will challenge the verdict, which is one of the largest patent damages awards on record.

Accuracy & sourcesGrounded

The claim is solid, based on a jury verdict in the Southern District of California, reported by multiple reputable outlets including BBC, Financial Times, and Reuters, all citing court documents. The reporting is close to the primary source, and the figure and details are consistent across sources.

How new

This is genuinely new, with reports published on September 26–28, 2026.

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• New York Post — first to publish