GoKawiilApple opens claims process for $250M Siri settlement, deadline Dec. 21
Apple is accepting claims from a $250 million class action settlement over alleged overhyping of Siri AI features on iPhone 15 and 16 models. US customers who purchased eligible iPhones between June 10, 2024 and March 29, 2025 can claim up to $95 per device via smartphoneaisettlement.com, using a serial number or Apple Account ID, with payout options including PayPal, Venmo, bank transfer or check.
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The settlement highlights growing scrutiny of AI marketing claims as tech companies race to tout unfinished or delayed features, with Apple denying wrongdoing while still agreeing to pay. Consumers who felt misled about promised Siri capabilities now have a concrete, time-limited path to compensation, which could set a precedent for how AI feature promises are marketed and litigated going forward.
- Eligible iPhone 15/16 buyers from June 2024–March 2025 can claim up to $95 per device.
- Claims require a serial number or Apple Account ID and must be filed by December 21.
- Apple denies wrongdoing but settled to avoid prolonged litigation over Siri AI marketing claims.
Source: wired.com — Reece Rogers, 2026-09-22
Published there as: “How to Claim Your Cut of Apple’s $250 Million Siri Settlement”
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