AAPL · News · 20260921N

Siri AI Settlement

Apple Inc. · 2026-09-21 · Importance 28 · Surprise 42 · In source text

Apple agreed to a $250 million settlement resolving a U.S. class action alleging deceptive advertising of Siri and Apple Intelligence capabilities on eligible iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and iPhone 16 models. The proposed settlement covers devices purchased by U.S. consumers between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025, with payments of $25 per device potentially increasing to $95. Claims must be submitted by December 21, 2026, and final approval is scheduled for February 24, 2027.

Key facts

• Claims must be filed by December 21, and payments are expected after the final approval hearing on February 24, 2027. source
• U.S. residents who purchased an eligible iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, or any iPhone 16 model between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025, can file a claim by December 21 for Apple's $250 million settlement. source
• Eligible iPhone owners can now file claims for a share of a $250 million settlement in a class action alleging Apple deceptively advertised AI enhancements for the iPhone 16. source
• The settlement offers $25 per device, potentially rising to $95, for owners of specific iPhone 16 and 15 Pro models purchased between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025. source
• Apple agreed in May to pay $250 million to settle claims it misled customers about its devices' Siri capabilities. source

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