Apple has reached a $250 million settlement to resolve a class‑action lawsuit accusing the company of misleading consumers about the capabilities of its artificial‑intelligence features in Siri. The settlement covers roughly 37 million iPhone devices sold in the United States between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025.
Who is eligible?
The agreement applies to all iPhone 16 models as well as the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Owners of these devices may receive a payment of at least $25 per phone, with the amount potentially rising to $95 depending on the total number of claims filed and other factors outlined in the court filing.
How to file a claim
Apple has launched a dedicated website, SmartphoneAISettlement.com, where eligible consumers can submit a claim. The process requires basic personal information—name, address, and phone number—as well as the iPhone’s serial number, which can be found in the Settings menu.
Claim deadline
The claim window remains open until December 21, 2026. Apple says it will notify affected customers by email or regular mail with instructions on how to proceed.
Background of the lawsuit
The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on behalf of consumers nationwide. Plaintiffs alleged that Apple’s marketing campaign for the iPhone 16 promoted “Apple Intelligence” and new Siri features that were not yet available, leading buyers to purchase devices under false pretenses.
According to the filing, consumers would not have bought the eligible devices—or would have paid significantly less—had they known the enhanced Siri features were unavailable at the time of purchase.
Apple’s response
In a statement, Apple said, “We have reached a settlement to resolve claims related to the availability of two additional features. We resolved this matter to stay focused on doing what we do best, delivering the most innovative products and services to our users.” The company added that it has introduced dozens of features since launching Apple Intelligence, including Visual Intelligence and Live Translations.
What’s next for Siri?
Apple’s AI capabilities remain under development. Competitors such as Google and Samsung have already rolled out more advanced AI features on their devices. Industry observers expect Apple to unveil its long‑promised Siri upgrade at the company’s annual developer conference, scheduled for next month.
Consumers who believe they qualify should act promptly to submit their claim before the December deadline. The settlement represents a significant step toward addressing consumer concerns about transparency in technology marketing.
Original reporting: WESH Orlando — read the source article.
