GoKawiilWe reported earlier this week that Apple had reached a $250 million settlement over delays to the introduction of the new Siri features.
Payouts to eligible iPhone buyers won’t be automatic, so you need to understand whether you’re one of them and be ready to act within a 90-day window …
Not even the most ardent Apple supporter could deny that the launch of the new Siri was a mess. In summarizing the situation yesterday, I noted that the company had advertised new Siri features as if they were imminent way back in 2024 and then had to admit that they very much weren’t. We’re still waiting today.
That saw the company hit with a lawsuit over “false advertising,” and the company this week reached a settlement. As we reported, that will see eligible iPhone owners receive a payout somewhere in the range of $25 to $95 per device.
However, it’s important to note that you won’t receive an automatic payout: instead, you’ll have to file a claim. Once the claim window opens, you will have 90 days in which to do so.
CNET summarized how the process will work, and the anticipated timings. First, you are eligible if you purchased one of the following iPhone models between June 10, 2024 and March 29, 2025:
iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 16
iPhone 16E
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