Apple’s $250 Million Siri Lawsuit Could Pay U.S. Customers Up to $95

If you purchased an iPhone 15 Pro or an iPhone 16 expecting new AI capabilities that failed to show up on day one, Apple might owe you money. The official claims portal for Apple’s $250 million class-action lawsuit settlement over delayed Siri AI features has officially gone live (via The Verge).

The lawsuit, originally filed by U.S. consumers following Apple’s initial Apple Intelligence reveals, alleged that the Cupertino tech giant engaged in misleading marketing. Buyers argued that Apple heavily promoted personalized Siri capabilities, only to significantly delay or roll back those tools when the devices actually hit store shelves.

While Apple has denied all allegations of wrongdoing, the company agreed to pay $250 million to resolve the legal battle and avoid the expense and disruption of a prolonged trial.

Not every iPhone owner can jump in on the payout. The settlement agreement specifically covers U.S. residents who purchased certain flagship devices within a precise timeframe. So for Canadians, you’re not eligible until a similar lawsuit launches here (and it likely will possibly as we’ve seen in the past). We’re still waiting on payouts from the iPhone battery settlement lawsuit and it’s taking forever.

To qualify for a payout from the settlement fund, you must meet all of the following requirements:

• Location: You must live in the United States and have bought the device inside the U.S.
• Eligible Models: You must have purchased an iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16e, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, or iPhone 16 Pro Max.
• Purchase Window: The device must have been bought new between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025.
• Original Purchaser: You must be the original buyer for personal or business use (resale purchases are excluded).

During the claim process, applicants must also confirm that they bought the phone with the expectation of receiving the advertised Siri Apple Intelligence features that were missing at launch.

The base payout per qualifying device is expected to start around $25. However, that figure is dynamic. Depending on the total number of valid claims submitted before the deadline and remaining legal expenses, the final individual payment could drop slightly or increase up to a hard cap of $95 per eligible device.

Eligible customers are beginning to receive official emails and notices containing a unique Claim ID and PIN. However, even if you have not received an email yet, you can visit the official settlement site directly to submit your information.