iPhone owners can now submit a claim in Apple’s $250 million Siri AI lawsuit

You can get up to $95 back for your iPhone purchase if you bought it expecting better AI.

Apple will pay $250 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging it misrepresented Siri's AI capabilities. Eligible iPhone owners in the US who purchased an iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, or any iPhone 16 model between June 10th, 2024, and March 29th, 2025, can now submit a claim for a payout. The settlement website indicates individuals may receive an estimated $25 per device, potentially increasing to $95 based on the total number of claims filed. The lawsuit claimed Apple created an expectation of advanced AI features that did not materialize with the initial iPhone 16 launch, despite marketing it as "built for Apple Intelligence." The company eventually delayed the AI-upgraded Siri, which was recently released with iOS 27. Apple denies any wrongdoing in the case. The deadline to file a claim is December 21st, 2026.

The settlement highlights a growing consumer and legal scrutiny over AI feature promises in consumer electronics. Companies are now on notice that overstated AI capabilities, even if later delivered with a delay, can lead to significant financial penalties.

This case sets a precedent for how AI feature marketing will be regulated and enforced, potentially forcing tech companies to be more precise in their claims during product launches. The financial payout, while relatively small per user, signals a broader shift in accountability for AI product roadmaps and marketing.