Archive · 24 Sep 2026
Apple Opens Siri Settlement Claims for Eligible iPhone Owners
Apple has agreed to create a $250 million fund after a lawsuit about a delayed smarter version of Siri.
The lawsuit said Apple promoted some iPhones as being designed for Apple Intelligence before the upgraded Siri was ready.
Apple denies doing anything wrong and has not admitted legal responsibility.
People in the United States who originally bought certain iPhones may be able to claim money.
The covered phones include the iPhone 15 Pro models and all iPhone 16 models.
Each eligible phone can receive at least $25, and the amount could rise to $95.
People must file a separate claim for each phone by December 21, 2026.
Payments will not be made until after a court hearing scheduled for February 2027.
Apple is accepting claims for a $250 million U.S. settlement over allegations involving delayed Apple Intelligence features in Siri.
Eligible original purchasers may receive $25 per qualifying device, with payments potentially reaching $95 depending on the number of valid claims.
Covered devices include the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and every model in the iPhone 16 lineup, including the iPhone 16e.
Qualifying purchases must have been made in the United States between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025, for personal or business use rather than resale.
Claims are due by December 21, 2026, while payments will follow a February 24, 2027, final approval hearing in San Jose.
- Who
- Apple Inc. and eligible original purchasers in the United States; the case includes plaintiffs represented by co-lead counsel Ryan Clarkson.
- What
- A $250 million class-action settlement offers eligible purchasers between $25 and $95 per qualifying iPhone over allegations concerning delayed Siri improvements.
- When
- Eligible purchases must fall between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025; claims are due December 21, 2026, and the approval hearing is February 24, 2027.
- Where
- The settlement covers qualifying purchases in the United States, with the approval hearing scheduled at a federal district court in San Jose.
- Why
- The lawsuit alleged that Apple marketed the iPhone 16 around Apple Intelligence capabilities even though the enhanced Siri demonstrated in 2024 was not ready.
Plaintiffs' position
Apple's position
Marketing and Siri readiness
Plaintiffs' position
The lawsuit alleged that Apple marketed the iPhone 16 as designed for Apple Intelligence even though the enhanced Siri shown at the June 2024 Worldwide Developers Conference was not ready.
Apple's position
Apple denied wrongdoing and agreed to the settlement without admitting liability.
Settlement purpose
Plaintiffs' position
Eligible purchasers are seeking compensation through a $250 million settlement fund over the alleged misleading promotion and delay.
Apple's position
The settlement terms state that the agreement is not an admission that Apple violated the law or is liable for the allegations.
- Settlement fund
- $250 million
- Payment range
- $25 initially, potentially up to $95 per qualifying device
- Eligible models
- iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and all iPhone 16 models
- Purchase period
- June 10, 2024, through March 29, 2025
- Claim deadline
- December 21, 2026
- Approval hearing
- February 24, 2027, at a federal district court in San Jose
- Payment methods
- PayPal, Venmo, direct deposit, or paper check
