Apple's $250M Siri Settlement: Which iPhone Models Qualify for a Payout?
Apple has agreed to a $250 million settlement over a class-action lawsuit regarding false advertising related to Siri features. The lawsuit claims that Apple failed to deliver promised AI capabilities with the iPhone 16 and iPhone 15 Pro models. Eligible customers can submit claims for compensation once the settlement details are finalized.
- ▪The class-action lawsuit was filed in March 2025, alleging that Apple misrepresented Siri's capabilities.
- ▪Only users in the US who purchased specific iPhone models between June 2024 and March 2025 are eligible for the settlement.
- ▪Eligible customers could receive up to $25 per device, with potential adjustments based on claim volume.
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Delays to Apple Intelligence will cost the company at least $250 million. Apple has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging false advertising regarding its AI. Filed in March 2025, it was the first of many filed against Apple for failing to deliver the Apple Intelligence-powered Siri features it promised with the iPhone 16 in 2024. Delayed features include Siri’s ability to draw on a user’s personal context to provide personalized responses and to take actions across Apple and third-party apps.It’s been 19 months since the phone launched, and Apple has yet to launch those features on supported devices, including the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. The class-action covers users who purchased any iPhone 16 model or iPhone 15 Pro model between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025.
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