Apple agrees to pay iPhone owners $250 million for not delivering AI Siri

The Verge / 5/6/2026

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Key Points

  • Apple agreed to pay $250 million to settle a class action accusing it of misleading iPhone customers about the availability of Apple Intelligence features related to Siri.
  • The proposed settlement would cover US customers who bought iPhone 16 models and iPhone 15 Pro models between June 10, 2024 and March 29, 2025.
  • Eligible claimants may receive $25 per qualifying device, with the payment potentially ranging up to $95 per device depending on claim volume and other factors.
  • The settlement is intended to resolve a lawsuit filed in 2025 alleging false advertising about AI Intelligence features not being delivered as expected.
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Apple has agreed to pay $250 million to settle a class action lawsuit that accused it of misleading customers about the availability of its Apple Intelligence features. The proposed settlement would apply to people in the US who purchased all models of the iPhone 16 and the iPhone 15 Pro between June 10th, 2024 and March 29th, 2025.

People who submit qualifying claims can receive $25 for each eligible device, "which may decrease or increase up to $95 per device, depending on claim volume and other factors," according to Clarkson Law Firm, the legal team behind the class action lawsuit.

The settlement will resolve a 2025 lawsuit, alleging A …

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