Apple Opens Claims in $250 Million Siri AI Settlement, Payments Up to $95
Apple has begun accepting claims in a $250 million class action settlement over delayed Siri AI features on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16. Eligible US buyers can file for a payment of at least $25, with a maximum of $95, but the deadline is December 21, 2026.
Apple has opened the claims process for a $250 million class action settlement over allegations that it misled customers about the artificial intelligence capabilities of certain iPhones, giving eligible buyers a limited window to seek a payment of up to $95.
The settlement resolves claims that Apple advertised Siri AI features for the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 models that the company did not deliver on time. The official claims form launched this week, allowing affected consumers to file for a share of the fund. The deadline to submit a claim is December 21, 2026, roughly three months away.
At the center of the case is Siri on-screen awareness, a feature Apple first previewed in June 2024, when the iPhone 15 Pro was still its flagship device. That fall, when Apple introduced the iPhone 16 series, the company said the feature would arrive by early 2025. The rollout was repeatedly delayed. On-screen Siri awareness ultimately reached the iPhone with the release of iOS 27 earlier this month, about 18 months after Apple initially said it would be available.
Consumers who bought the affected devices expecting those features within a certain timeframe filed the class action. Apple agreed in May to settle for $250 million while admitting no wrongdoing, avoiding a costly legal battle.
To qualify, claimants must live in the United States, have purchased an eligible iPhone in the United States between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025, and be the original purchaser. The device must have been bought for personal or business use, not for resale.
Eligible models are the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16e, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Other iPhones are not covered.
Successful claimants are set to receive $25, though that amount could rise depending on how many people file. The maximum payment is $95. Part of the $250 million fund will go toward lawyers' fees and court costs, with the remainder distributed to claimants. The final per-person amount will not be known until the claim window closes.
Claims can be filed online through the official settlement website, where full eligibility details are available. The short claim period means eligible buyers need to act quickly to secure their share.
