Apple Ordered to Pay $5.7 Billion in Landmark Haptics Patent Verdict
A US federal jury has ordered Apple to pay $5.7 billion in damages to Taction Technology for infringing two patents related to haptic feedback systems. The verdict, delivered on September 25, 2026, concerns Apple’s Taptic Engine, which provides tactile vibrations in iPhones and Apple Watches. Apple has vowed to appeal, arguing its technology is distinct from Taction’s designs, while litigation funder Burford Capital expects to gain up to $1.4 billion from the award.