iPhone Owners Can File Claims in Apple’s $250 Million Siri AI Settlement

Summary

Apple is paying $250 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging that it created a reasonable expectation that AI features previewed at WWDC 2024 would be available with the iPhone 16. The lawsuit argued that the iPhone 16 launched with a more limited set of capabilities despite being marketed as “built for Apple Intelligence,” and that Apple later delayed the upgraded Siri. The settlement is now accepting claims from people in the United States who bought an iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, or any iPhone 16 model between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025. Eligible claimants must submit their name, contact information, and device serial number through the settlement website by December 21, 2026. The estimated payment is $25 per eligible device, although the website says it could rise to $95 depending on the number of claims filed. Apple’s upgraded Siri arrived with iOS 27 earlier in September 2026. Apple denies wrongdoing, and the settlement does not change that position.