What happened
Apple is paying $250 million to settle claims it failed to deliver an AI-upgraded Siri. US owners of iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, or any iPhone 16 model bought between June 10th, 2024, and March 29th, 2025 can file claims.
Why it matters
Payouts are set at an estimated $25 per eligible device, a sum the settlement site says can rise if fewer people file. The deal closes a case over whether Apple's marketing of Apple Intelligence matched what shipped.
What to watch
The settlement site says the per-device amount can increase depending on how many people file claims, so the final figure hinges on turnout. The filing deadline is December 21st, 2026.
WHO IT HITSUS consumers who bought an iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, or any iPhone 16 model in the eligible window now have a direct payout path; the wallet hit lands on Apple shareholders footing the $250 million.
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The settlement traces back to Apple's WWDC 2024 preview of new AI features, which the class action said created a "clear and reasonable consumer expectation" that they would launch alongside the iPhone 16. Instead, the phone shipped with a more limited set of capabilities despite the "built for Apple Intelligence" label, and Apple later delayed the rollout of its AI-upgraded Siri. That Siri arrived with iOS 27 earlier this month. Apple has denied any wrongdoing.
The payout mechanics put the per-device figure in flux: the settlement website says it can increase to $95 depending on how many people file, meaning early claimants and late claimants may not see the same amount. Filing requires a name, contact information, and iPhone serial number before the December 21st, 2026 deadline.
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