GoKawiilApple offers refunds to iPhone 15/16 buyers over Siri AI marketing claims
Apple has agreed to a $250 million settlement covering US customers who bought certain iPhone 15 and 16 models between June 2024 and March 2025, after complaints that promised Apple Intelligence and Siri features weren't delivered as advertised. Apple denies wrongdoing but is allowing eligible owners of devices like the iPhone 16, 16e, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max, 15 Pro, and 15 Pro Max to file claims for compensation, with estimates suggesting around $25 per device.
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The settlement highlights growing scrutiny over how tech companies market unfinished or delayed AI features, especially as Apple has repeatedly pushed back its more advanced Siri capabilities. It also shows that marketing promises tied to premium hardware pricing can carry real legal and financial consequences, even without an admission of fault.
- Apple agreed to a $250 million settlement over Apple Intelligence/Siri marketing claims.
- Eligible buyers of specific iPhone 15 and 16 models from mid-2024 to early 2025 can file for compensation.
- Payout per device is expected to be around $25, pending final approval.
Source: androidauthority.com, 2026-09-21
Published there as: “Bought an iPhone 2 years ago? Don’t forget to claim your piece of Apple’s settlement”
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