# Apple Faces $32.5 Billion Lawsuit Over Facial Recognition in iPhone Photos App

> Apple is facing a lawsuit seeking up to $32. 5 billion over claims its iPhone Photos app illegally collected users’ biometric information.

- **Source:** [Petapixel](https://petapixel.com/2026/08/04/apple-faces-32-5-billion-lawsuit-over-facial-recognition-in-iphone-photos-app/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a71da6574aacca6ab98d851)
- **Published:** 2026-08-04
- **Category:** Cameras
- **Tags:** #iphone #apple
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a71da6574aacca6ab98d851

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