Apple agreed to pay $250 million in May to settle a class action lawsuit regarding false advertising around its Siri artificial intelligence features. The settlement covers US customers who purchased specific iPhone 15 or iPhone 16 models between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025. Eligible owners may receive up to $95 for each device if they bought the phone expecting the promised Apple Intelligence capabilities that were either delayed or absent at the time of sale. Apple maintains it did not commit any wrongdoing and resolved the matter to keep focus on product delivery. Claimants must visit smartphoneaisettlement.com to file a request using their iPhone serial number or Apple Account ID. The deadline for submissions is December 21, with payouts available via PayPal, Venmo, electronic transfer, or paper check.
This financial resolution highlights the risk consumers face when purchasing hardware based on marketing promises that are not immediately fulfilled. The agreement forces Apple to compensate buyers directly rather than fund future feature improvements. It also sets a precedent for how tech companies must handle delays in promised software updates when those delays drive sales.
* Payments are limited to owners of iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 models bought within the specified window
* Multiple devices require separate claim submissions to ensure full compensation
* Apple denies liability while agreeing to the total payout amount
