GoKawiilApple settles $250M Siri false-advertising lawsuit, iPhone owners can claim up to $95
Apple has agreed to pay $250 million to resolve a class-action lawsuit accusing it of falsely advertising an AI-upgraded Siri that failed to arrive as promoted. Owners of the iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, or iPhone 16 models bought between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025, can file a claim for a payout ranging from $25 to $95. Apple denies wrongdoing but is settling to close out the case.
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The case highlights growing scrutiny of tech companies marketing AI features that lag far behind their announced timelines, with Siri's AI overhaul only materializing with iOS 27 long after Apple first promoted it. It sets a financial precedent for holding hardware makers accountable when advertised software capabilities don't ship on schedule, and offers eligible iPhone buyers a straightforward way to recoup money.
- Apple set aside $250 million to settle claims over delayed Siri AI features promoted since WWDC 2024.
- Eligible buyers of iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, or iPhone 16 models purchased June 2024–March 2025 can claim $25–$95.
- Claims must be filed through the Smartphone AI Settlement website with proof of purchase and payment preference.
Source: zdnet.com — Lance Whitney, 2026-09-21
Published there as: “Claim up to $95 today from Apple’s Siri AI settlement – here’s how”
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