Apple has agreed to a $250 million settlement to resolve a false‑advertising class action over promised Siri AI features that were delayed. Eligible U.S. buyers of select iPhone models purchased between June 10, 2024 and March 29, 2025 can file claims at SmartphoneAISettlement.com. Base payouts start at $25 per eligible device and could increase to about $95 depending on claim volume. The claim deadline is December 21, 2026, and a final approval hearing is scheduled for February 24, 2027.
Apple Agrees to $250M Settlement Over Delayed Siri AI Promises — Are You Eligible?
If you purchased an iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, or any iPhone 16 model, you may be entitled to compensation. ©Image Credit: Unsplash / Tatiana Steve
Did you buy a recent iPhone expecting a smarter Siri after Apple’s early AI previews? Apple has reached a $250 million settlement to resolve a large false-advertising class-action lawsuit brought by buyers who said the company promoted advanced personal‑context Siri features — then postponed their release.
What Happened
Plaintiffs argued Apple marketed Siri features that would surface personalized information (for example, showing a relative’s flight details from Messages) but delayed the rollout. Apple denies wrongdoing but agreed to the settlement to avoid prolonged litigation.
“The $250 million settlement fund represents the largest false advertising settlement in history,” said Ryan Clarkson, co‑lead counsel on the class action, in an email to CBS News.
Who Is Eligible
To file a claim, you must be a United States resident and have purchased one of the eligible iPhone models for personal or business use between June 10, 2024 and March 29, 2025.
- iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, or iPhone 16 Pro Max
- iPhone 16e
How Much You Could Get
The settlement establishes a $250 million fund. The base payment is $25 per eligible device; individual payments could rise to about $95 depending on the number of valid claims submitted. If you own multiple eligible devices, you must file a separate claim for each device serial number.
How To File
The claims portal is live at SmartphoneAISettlement.com. To submit a claim you will need either your device serial number (Settings > General > About) or the Apple account email and phone number associated with the purchase. Available payment options include Venmo, PayPal, direct deposit, or a mailed paper check.
Deadlines and timing:
- Claim filing deadline: December 21, 2026
- Final approval hearing: February 24, 2027
- Payments expected to be distributed sometime after final approval
Sources
Reporting compiled from MacRumors and CBS News. For more information or to file a claim, visit SmartphoneAISettlement.com.
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