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Apple Opens Claims for $250 Million Siri AI Settlement
Key points
- Apple is settling a class action lawsuit for $250 million.
- Claims are open for U.S. iPhone owners who bought specific models.
- Eligible purchase dates are June 10, 2024, to March 29, 2025.
- Payouts are estimated at $25-$95 per eligible device.
- The deadline to file a claim is December 21, 2026.
- The lawsuit alleged false advertising regarding Siri AI capabilities.
- The lawsuit was filed in March 2025.
- Siri AI capabilities did not materialize until iOS 27.
- Apple denied wrongdoing and there was no finding of culpability.
Settlement Overview
Apple has initiated the claims process for a $250 million class action settlement. This settlement addresses allegations that Apple failed to deliver on expectations for AI-upgraded Siri features, particularly those previewed during WWDC 2024.
The company is paying the settlement amount while not admitting to any wrongdoing. Legal fees will be deducted from the total settlement fund.
Eligibility for Claims
The settlement is open to individuals in the United States who purchased an Apple Intelligence-capable iPhone. This includes the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, or any iPhone 16 model.
The eligible purchase window for these devices is between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025. This period spans from the announcement of the first Apple Intelligence features at WWDC to the official delay of the "more personalized" version of Siri.
Claim Submission Process
Verita Global, the Settlement Administrator, has established a website for submitting claim information. To file a claim, individuals need to provide their contact information and the serial number of their eligible iPhone.
The deadline for submitting claims is December 21, 2026.
Potential Payouts
For eligible iPhone users, the expected payout is $25 per device. However, this amount can vary based on the total number of claims filed.
If fewer users file claims than anticipated, the maximum payout could increase to $95 per eligible device. Conversely, if more claims are filed, the per-device payout could be less than $25.
Background of the Lawsuit
The class action lawsuit alleged that Apple created a "clear and reasonable consumer expectation" that new AI features, demonstrated during WWDC 2024, would launch concurrently with the iPhone 16. However, the iPhone 16 was released with a more limited set of capabilities, despite being marketed as "built for Apple Intelligence."
Updates
- The lawsuit alleged false advertising regarding Siri AI capabilities.
- The lawsuit was filed in March 2025.
- Siri AI capabilities did not materialize until iOS 27.
- Apple denied wrongdoing and there was no finding of culpability.
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How outlets covered it
Apple has settled a class-action lawsuit alleging false advertising regarding its Siri AI capabilities, establishing a $250 million settlement fund. Owners of specific iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 models purchased between June 2024 and March 2025 may be eligible to claim between $25 and $95 per device. This settlement addresses claims that Siri AI did not deliver on advertised promises until the release of iOS 27.
Apple has opened claims for a $250 million settlement regarding its Siri AI features. US owners of specific iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 models purchased between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025, can now file claims for an estimated $25 to $95 per device.
Apple has opened claims for its $250 million class action settlement regarding Siri and Apple Intelligence delays. Eligible U.S. iPhone owners who purchased specific models between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025, can now submit claims for a payout, expected to be $25 per device.