Apple opens settlement for delayed Siri AI lawsuit
Apple has opened a settlement website for U.S. iPhone owners after agreeing to pay $250 million to resolve a class action lawsuit over misleading advertising related to Siri’s delayed launch. Eligible customers can file for payments starting at $25 per device, with amounts possibly rising to $95 depending on the number of claims. The lawsuit accused Apple of false advertising, a claim the company denies. Claims are accepted until December 21.
- Settlement covers U.S. buyers of select 2024-2025 iPhones
- Payments start at $25, may reach $95 per device
- Claims must be filed by December 21, 2026
- Apple denies wrongdoing but agreed to settle
- Eligibility details and claims portal now available
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How it unfolded
- MacRumors Siri AI Settlement Website Now Live: Apple to Pay Some iPhone Owners
- Tom's Guide Apple's $250 million class action settlement website is now open — here's how eligible iPhone owners can file a claim and how much they'll get
- AppleInsider Claim your $25 in Apple's $250 million settlement over delayed Siri features
- 9to5Mac You can now claim your payout from Apple’s $250 million Siri settlement
- The Verge iPhone owners can now submit a claim in Apple’s $250 million Siri AI lawsuit
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