Apple has agreed to pay $250 million to settle a U.S. class action lawsuit concerning the delayed launch of Siri features powered by Apple Intelligence. Eligible users who purchased specific iPhone models between June 2024 and March 2025 could receive up to $95 per device. This week, a California court held a hearing on preliminary approval of the settlement, but the judge has not yet issued a ruling.
The origins of the lawsuit and the role of advertising
In June 2024, Apple previewed new Siri capabilities, including personal context understanding, on-screen awareness, and deeper per-app controls. A promotional video showed a user asking Siri about their mother's flight and lunch reservation using data from Mail and Messages. These features were advertised in presentations, on the website, and in a TV commercial starring actor Bella Ramsey. In March 2025, Apple delayed the personalized Siri launch, prompting a false advertising lawsuit. The company chose to settle "to stay focused" on innovation, having already released many other Apple Intelligence features.
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Apple finally unveiled "Siri AI" at WWDC 2026 last month, and the revamped assistant is available in the iOS 27 developer beta, with a public beta expected this month. The stable release of iOS 27 is scheduled for September, making Siri AI available to all users with iPhone 15 Pro or newer. For comparison, the article Anthropic Reveals Claude Opus 4.6's Hidden J-Space Using Jacobian Lens shows how other companies are pushing conversational AI boundaries.
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Who is eligible and which models are included
To submit a claim, you must reside in the U.S. and have purchased an iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16e, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, or iPhone 16 Pro Max between June 10, 2024 and March 29, 2025. You likely do not need to still own the device, but proof of purchase or serial number may be required. Exact requirements will be detailed on a settlement website, not yet live. According to the terms, each eligible claimant will receive $25 per device, which could increase to $95 if the total number of claims is lower than expected.
Timeline and how to file a claim
A settlement website with an online claim form will go live in the coming months. Eligible class members will be notified by email within about 45 days after preliminary approval. Even if not notified, those meeting criteria can still file. Payouts likely won't begin until late 2026 or early 2027 if the settlement is finally approved. For broader context on tech industry lawsuits, see also OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Work, a different case but highlighting regulatory challenges of AI. No immediate action is required from eligible users. For legal background, consult the Wikipedia entry on class action lawsuits.
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Source: https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/09/siri-ai-lawsuit-settlement-claims-timing
