iPhone Owners Can Now Submit Claims in Apple’s $250 Million Siri AI Settlement

Apple is paying $250 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging the company failed to deliver an AI-upgraded version of Siri. Eligible iPhone owners in the US can now submit claims for a payout via the settlement's website. To be eligible, users must have purchased an iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, or any iPhone 16 model between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025. The estimated payout is $25 per eligible device, which could increase to $95 depending on the total number of claims. Applicants must provide their name, contact information, and iPhone serial number by the December 21, 2026, deadline. The lawsuit alleged that Apple created a "clear and reasonable consumer expectation" that AI features previewed during WWDC 2024 would launch alongside the iPhone 16. However, the iPhone 16 launched with limited capabilities despite being labeled as "built for Apple Intelligence." The AI-upgraded Siri was delayed and only arrived with iOS 27 earlier this month. Apple has denied any wrongdoing.