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Apple Opens $250 Million Siri Settlement Payouts: Claim Your Share Now!
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Firstpost•24-09-2026, 12:21
Apple Opens $250 Million Siri Settlement Payouts: Claim Your Share Now!
- •Apple has initiated the claims process for a $250 million class-action settlement concerning its delayed Siri upgrade, offering compensation to eligible US iPhone owners.
- •The settlement addresses allegations that Apple promoted iPhone 16 with Apple Intelligence capabilities while the advanced Siri, demonstrated in 2024, was not yet ready.
- •Eligible devices include iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and all iPhone 16 models (including iPhone 16e), purchased in the US between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025, for personal or business use.
- •Claimants can apply via SmartphoneAISettlement.com by providing personal details and their iPhone's serial number or Apple Account email/phone number.
- •While the current payout per phone is $25, it could increase to $95; payments are expected after final approval, likely not before 2027, with the claims deadline set for December 21, 2026.
Key Questions Answered
The settlement covers purchases made in the US between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025, for personal or business use rather than resale. Seven models qualify: the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and every model in the iPhone 16 range, including the iPhone 16e and iPhone 16 Plus.
The payout per qualifying phone is currently estimated at $25. However, the final amount could reach as high as $95 depending on the total number of valid claims submitted.
Eligible users must submit their claims through the official settlement website by December 21, 2026. Final approval is scheduled for February 24, 2027, meaning payments are unlikely to be distributed before 2027.
