Apple to Pay $250M in iPhone Siri AI Features Settlement

Apple has agreed to a $250 million class-action settlement in the United States concerning delays in launching certain artificial intelligence–enabled Siri features. The settlement covers users who purchased specific iPhone models between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025. A dedicated claims website is now live, enabling eligible claimants to submit requests for compensation.

Eligibility and payout structure

Qualifying devices include the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16e, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Eligible purchasers must have bought one of these models in the United States during the specified period. Each approved claimant is expected to receive approximately $25 per qualifying iPhone. The final amount may vary depending on the total number of valid claims submitted, with a maximum payout capped at $95 per device.

Affected users will receive an email notification containing their claim number and a personal identification number (PIN). Claimants may also file directly through the official settlement website by entering personal information and the device’s serial number.

Origins of the lawsuit

The lawsuit was filed in 2024 following Apple’s presentation of new Siri capabilities at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). Those features—marketed under the Apple Intelligence platform—were described as enabling Siri to understand personal context, interact with on-screen content, and engage more deeply with third-party applications. Plaintiffs alleged that Apple misrepresented the functionality of the updated Siri when the iPhone 16 series launched, particularly after Apple postponed the rollout of personalized Siri features to March 2025.

Apple denied the allegations but agreed to the settlement to avoid the expense and uncertainty of continued litigation. The company explicitly stated it does not admit liability. A final fairness hearing for the settlement is scheduled for February 24, 2027. As a result, no payments are expected to begin before next year.