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Apple has settled a class-action lawsuit alleging false advertising with Siri AI.
To get your cut, you must have bought a certain iPhone model in 2024 or 2025.
Qualifying iPhone buyers could receive anywhere from $25 to $95 per device.
Did you buy an iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, or any iPhone 16 in mid to late 2024 or early 2025? If so, you may be able to score some money from Apple over a settlement to a Siri AI class-action lawsuit.
Apple has agreed to settle a lawsuit filed in March 2025 that alleged false advertising on the company’s part. Specifically, the class-action suit charged that Apple failed to deliver on the promises of its AI-enhanced Siri, which the company had touted in its advertising campaigns and product events, including WWDC 2024. Stalled by countless hiccups, Siri AI failed to materialize until recently with the launch of iOS 27, long after Apple had been promoting this new and improved version.
Also: iOS 27 is finally here, with the new Siri AI beta – and 120 security patches
In its response, Apple has denied that it did anything wrong. Further, there’s been no finding of culpability. But to put the claim to rest, the company has placed $250 million into a settlement fund, from which certain iPhone owners can collect their share. Here are the steps to qualify.
How to submit a claim
You must have purchased an iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, or any iPhone 16 model between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025.
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