Key Takeaways
- Apple is paying $250 million to settle claims that it failed to deliver an AI-upgraded Siri.
- Eligible iPhone owners can now submit a claim for a payout.
- Claimants can receive an estimated $25 per eligible device, with potential increases depending on claim numbers.
Apple has agreed to pay $250 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging that the company failed to deliver an artificial intelligence (AI) upgrade to Siri, the virtual assistant on its iPhones.
The settlement is now open to eligible iPhone owners, who can claim a payout through the settlement's website.
To be eligible, iPhone owners must have purchased an iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, or any iPhone 16 model between June 10th, 2024, and March 29th, 2025.
Claimants can receive an estimated $25 per eligible device, but this amount could increase to $95 depending on the number of claims filed, according to the settlement's website.
The process is straightforward: claimants need to enter their name, contact information, and iPhone serial number on the settlement's website to file a claim.
MacRumors reported on the settlement, noting that the website provides detailed instructions for filing claims.
Apple's decision to settle the lawsuit comes after a period of legal wrangling, with the company facing criticism for not delivering on its promises of AI-enhanced Siri.
The settlement is a significant move for Apple, as it aims to resolve the dispute and avoid further legal costs and potential negative publicity.
Claimants are encouraged to act quickly to ensure they do not miss out on the potential payouts.
