Apple has agreed to pay $250 million to settle a class-action lawsuit in the United States over the delayed rollout of its personalized Siri AI features. The settlement has received preliminary court approval, paving the way for eligible iPhone owners to receive compensation of up to $95 per device.
The lawsuit stems from Apple’s announcement of its next-generation Siri experience, which was first introduced during WWDC 2024 as part of Apple Intelligence.
Why Was Apple Sued?
When Apple unveiled the upgraded Siri experience in June 2024, the company highlighted several major improvements, including:
- Better understanding of personal context
- Awareness of on-screen content
- Deeper integration with apps
- More intelligent and personalized voice assistance
The new Siri features were heavily promoted through Apple’s marketing campaigns, including television commercials featuring actress Bella Ramsey, raising expectations among consumers.
However, in March 2025, Apple announced that the personalized Siri features would be delayed beyond their originally expected release window.
Some customers argued they purchased eligible iPhone models based on those advertised capabilities, leading to a class-action lawsuit alleging misleading advertising.
Although Apple maintained that other Apple Intelligence features had already been released, the company ultimately agreed to settle the case to avoid prolonged litigation and continue focusing on future products and services.
Who Is Eligible?
According to the proposed settlement, eligible users must:
- Be residents of the United States.
- Have purchased one of the following devices between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025:
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Any iPhone 16 model, including:
- iPhone 16
- iPhone 16e
- iPhone 16 Plus
- iPhone 16 Pro
- iPhone 16 Pro Max
Owners no longer need to possess the device but may be required to provide proof of purchase or the device’s serial number when submitting a claim.
How Much Can Users Receive?
Eligible claimants will receive a minimum payment of $25 per device.
The amount could increase to as much as $95 per device if fewer people submit claims than anticipated.
Eligible customers are expected to receive notification emails approximately 45 days after the court’s preliminary approval, while a dedicated settlement website will also be launched for users to verify their eligibility and submit claims.
Siri AI Is Finally Rolling Out
The Siri AI features at the center of the lawsuit have now officially debuted during WWDC 2026.
Apple has already released the new Siri experience to developers through iOS 27 Developer Beta, with a public beta scheduled to arrive later this month. The full rollout is expected in September for compatible devices beginning with the iPhone 15 Pro series.
After more than a year of delays, Apple’s next-generation AI-powered Siri is finally on track for a global release.
 Origin: Macrumors
