iPhone owners can now submit claims in Apple’s $250 million Siri AI settlement — SkimNews
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- Apple is paying $250 million to settle a class action alleging it failed to deliver an AI-upgraded Siri, with eligible US buyers of iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, or any iPhone 16 model purchased between June 10, 2024 and March 29, 2025 able to file claims on the settlement website.
- Claimants can receive an estimated $25 per eligible device, though the settlement website notes the payout could rise to $95 depending on how many people file, with the deadline set for December 21, 2026.
- The lawsuit alleged Apple created a "clear and reasonable consumer expectation" that AI features previewed at WWDC 2024 would launch alongside the iPhone 16, which instead shipped with limited capabilities despite being marketed as "built for Apple Intelligence."
- Apple delayed the AI-upgraded Siri rollout that was the basis of the suit, with the upgraded Siri only arriving with iOS 27 earlier this month, while Apple has denied any wrongdoing in the case.
- Filers must submit their name, contact information, and iPhone serial number on the settlement website to qualify for a payout.
Why it matters: iPhone buyers who felt misled by Apple's "built for Apple Intelligence" marketing now have a concrete path to compensation — up to $95 per device — though the modest payout underscores that the real cost for Apple is reputational, not financial, given the company still denies wrongdoing even as the upgraded Siri only just shipped with iOS 27.
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