Apple opens claims in 250 million dollar Siri settlement

Apple Opens Claims In $250 Million Siri Settlement

Apple iPhone owners across the United States can now file claims for a share of a proposed $250 million settlement over delayed Siri artificial intelligence features.

The claims period is now open as of Monday, September 21, 2026, according to the official settlement website and court records. The deadline for filing a claim, opting out of the settlement, or submitting an objection is December 21, 2026, officials said.

To qualify for a payout, claimants must be United States residents and original purchasers of eligible devices bought between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025.

Eligible devices include the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16e, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max models.

Consumers who purchased an eligible device second-hand, or who bought the phone specifically for resale purposes, do not qualify as original purchasers under the proposed settlement.

Lawsuit Alleges Apple Promised Unavailable AI Features

The proposed class-action lawsuit was originally filed by Peter Landsheft in the United States federal District Court for the Northern District of California in late 2024.

The plaintiffs alleged that Apple heavily promoted artificial intelligence capabilities that did not exist at launch, misleading buyers into paying a price premium for their iPhones.

Apple agreed to pay $250 million to settle the lawsuit and avoid the risks and costs associated with a trial. The company denies all allegations of wrongdoing and states the settlement is not an admission of any improper or unlawful conduct.

The $250 million represents a settlement fund, not a direct payment, and administrative costs, taxes, litigation expenses, and service awards are deducted before any distribution occurs.

Final payment amounts depend on the number of valid claims submitted and the total amount of approved deductions from the fund. No payments will be distributed until the court grants final approval, which could be delayed further by any filed appeals.

How Eligible Buyers Can File Their Claims

Apple announced on September 14, 2026, that its redesigned Siri artificial intelligence features are now rolling out in beta for users. The features are built on Google's Gemini system and will expand to French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish next month.

This case is entirely separate from Apple's earlier $95 million Siri settlement, which involved different allegations that Siri recordings were made without any explicit user consent.

Claims can be submitted by visiting the official settlement website, and receiving a notice containing a claim ID and PIN is still not required to file.

The settlement class covers original buyers of qualifying eligible iPhone models purchased in the United States within the specified dates. The settlement also resolves claims alleging that the company violated consumer protection laws in a number of states across the country.

Apple told media outlets in May 2026 that it resolved the matter to stay focused on delivering its most innovative products and services to its users.