Apple to pay $250 million to settle class action lawsuit over delayed AI features in iPhone 15 and iPhone 16

Apple agreed to pay $250 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging the company exaggerated the breadth and readiness of Apple Intelligence features, particularly upgrades to Siri, in its marketing ahead of iPhone 16's launch. Eligible U.S. customers who purchased iPhone 15 or iPhone 16 between June 10, 2024 and March 29, 2025 could receive up to $95 per device.

The lawsuit claimed Apple created the false impression that advanced AI capabilities would be available to users sooner than they actually were, marketing cutting-edge AI tools that were incomplete or delayed at the time of purchase.

Apple did not admit to wrongdoing but chose to settle rather than continue litigation. The company is expected to preview an AI-enhanced Siri version at its annual developer conference on June 8.