Apple Agrees to $250 Million Siri AI Settlement

Apple Inc. has agreed to a $250 million settlement to resolve class-action lawsuits alleging the company misled U.S. consumers through false advertising of Siri and Apple Intelligence features. The lawsuits claimed Apple promoted advanced AI capabilities—including the use of personal context and cross-app actions—that were not functional when the iPhone 16 series and certain iPhone 15 models launched.

Eligible claimants include original purchasers in the United States who bought an iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, or any iPhone 16 model (including the 16e, Plus, Pro, and Pro Max) between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025. Approximately 36 million customers are estimated to be eligible for payouts ranging from $25 to $95 per device, depending on the total volume of valid claims.

The claims period opened on September 21, 2026, and runs through December 21, 2026, via SmartphoneAISettlement.com. While Apple denied any wrongdoing, stating it resolved the matter to stay focused on delivering innovative products, the company settled to avoid further litigation costs and trial risks.

A federal court in San Jose, California, is scheduled to hold a final approval hearing on February 24, 2027, to determine if the settlement is fair and adequate. Payments are expected to be processed following that hearing and the resolution of any subsequent appeals.