Apple will pay $250 million to settle claims filed by users of all models of the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 series due to severe delays in the release of artificial intelligence Siri. Expected expenses are approximately $25 per qualifying device, but may rise to $95 depending on the total number of applications. To apply, you must provide your name, contact information and iPhone serial number on the settlement website by December 21, 2026.
Class action lawsuit accuses Apple of deceiving consumers “Clear and reasonable expectations” The new AI features announced at WWDC 2024 will be launched simultaneously with the launch of iPhone 16. However, despite being positioned as a device, the iPhone 16 will have limited functionality at launch “Built for Apple Intelligence”.
The company later delayed the launch of an updated version of Siri with artificial intelligence capabilities. That opportunity didn’t appear until earlier this month with the release of iOS 27. However, Apple denies breaching any obligations to iPhone users.
Those eligible for compensation include those who purchased an iPhone model that supports Apple Intelligence between June 10, 2024 (when Apple announced the feature) and March 29, 2025 (shortly after Apple delayed the launch of the feature). Owners of the following devices living in the United States can rely on payments:
- iPhone 15 Pro;
- iPhone 15 Pro Max;
- iPhone 16e;
- iPhone 16;
- iPhone 16 Plus;
- iPhone 16 Pro;
- iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Disputes management agency Verita Global has been founded special website Submit your application. The payment process itself will take quite some time. The final approval hearing will not be held until September 29, 2027, and checks will be mailed no later than 60 days thereafter.
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