Apple to Pay $250 Million to Settle Siri AI Lawsuit; Users Could Receive Up to $95
Key Takeaways
- ▸Apple agreed to a $250 million settlement over false advertising claims regarding delayed Siri AI features that were previewed in June 2024 but not delivered until WWDC 2026
- ▸Eligible claimants (U.S. residents who purchased iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 16 models June 2024–March 2025) can receive $25–$95 per device depending on claim volume
- ▸Siri AI is now available for testing in iOS 27 developer beta, with public beta coming soon and full release expected in September 2026
Summary
Apple has agreed to pay $250 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging false advertising over delayed Siri AI features. The lawsuit stems from Apple's June 2024 preview of personalized Siri capabilities powered by Apple Intelligence—including on-screen awareness and personal context understanding—which the company heavily promoted but delayed until WWDC 2026. Eligible iPhone users who purchased iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 16 models between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025, can submit claims to receive $25 per device, potentially increasing to $95 if fewer claims are filed than anticipated. A California court held a preliminary approval hearing this week, but no ruling has yet been issued; a settlement website for claims submission is expected to launch in coming months, with payouts likely beginning in late 2026 or early 2027.
- Settlement awaits final court approval; a settlement website must go live before claims can be submitted, expected within coming months
