iPhone users could get up to $95 per device as Apple reaches $250M settlement over Siri delays

Last March, Apple was hit with a class action lawsuit after delaying the launch of the “more personalized Siri” that was first announced at WWDC 2024.

Apple agreed to settle the case in December, and the full settlement terms are now available.

Apple is set to pay $250 million to settle the lawsuit, equating to an estimated $25 per device. That number could reach up to $95 per device, depending on how many users submit claims.

Apple reaches massive settlement over Siri delays

The lawsuit said that Apple “promoted AI capabilities that did not exist at the time, do not exist now, and will not exist for two or more years.” It added that Apple “saturated the internet, television, and other airwaves to cultivate a clear and reasonable consumer expectation that these transformative features would be available upon the iPhone’s release.”

As part of the settlement, Apple is not admitting any wrongdoing. The company continues to assert that “it acted in good faith and in a manner reasonably believed to be in accordance with all applicable rules, regulations, and laws.”

In a statement to 9to5Mac, an Apple spokesperson said:

“Since the launch of Apple Intelligence, we have introduced dozens of features across many languages that are integrated across Apple’s platforms, relevant to what users do every day, and built with privacy protections at every step. These include Visual Intelligence, Live Translation, Writing Tools, Genmoji, Clean Up and many more.

Apple has reached a settlement to resolve claims related to the availability of two additional features. We resolved this matter to stay focused on doing what we do best, delivering the most innovative products and services to our users.”

The $250 million settlement covers the purchase of Apple Intelligence-capable devices between June 10, 2024 and March 29, 2025 in the United States. That includes:

• iPhone 15 Pro
• iPhone 15 Pro Max
• iPhone 16
• iPhone 16e
• iPhone 16 Plus
• iPhone 16 Pro
• iPhone 16 Pro Max

The payout will be $25 per eligible device, but that number may vary based on the number of claims submitted by eligible users. If a large percentage of eligible users submit claims, the payment could be lower. The maximum payout is $95 per eligible device.

The $250 million settlement also covers attorneys’ fees and various other administrative costs, which reduces the pool actually paid out to users.

To submit a claim, you’ll need to provide proof of your purchase of an eligible device, such as a serial number, Apple Account information, and phone number. The settlement received preliminary approval today, and notices inviting claim submissions will be sent within 45 days.

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