Apple to pay $250M settlement

Apple agreed to pay $250 million to settle a U.S. class-action lawsuit accusing the company of misleading buyers about delayed Apple Intelligence features tied to Siri, according to court filings and multiple reports. The proposed settlement covers certain iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 buyers in the United States who purchased devices between June 10, 2024 and March 29, 2025, reports from CBS News, USA Today and MacRumors said. Apple denied wrongdoing in agreeing to settle. The case centers on a more personalized Siri experience that Apple promoted after unveiling Apple Intelligence in 2024 but did not deliver on the timetable plaintiffs said consumers were led to expect. ### Which iPhone buyers are included in the proposed settlement? The proposed class includes U.S. purchasers of the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 16 lineup, according to reports summarizing the court filing. Several outlets said the covered purchase window runs from June 10, 2024 through March 29, 2025. The allegations focused on Apple’s marketing of enhanced Siri capabilities connected to Apple Intelligence. (cbsnews.com) CNET reported this week that affected iPhone owners may be able to claim part of the settlement fund and published guidance on how the process is expected to work. That guidance follows earlier reporting that payouts are not automatic and that claimants will need to follow instructions issued through the settlement process. ### How much money could each person receive? (cbsnews.com) The settlement sets a presumptive payment of about $25 per eligible device, according to reports citing the filing. Multiple outlets said the amount could rise to as much as $95 per device if fewer claims are submitted. The final amount will depend on participation and court-approved distribution terms. (msn.com) Forbes, CBS News and ABC News each reported that some iPhone owners could receive up to $95 under the proposal. ABC said owners of some iPhones were in line for payments of up to $95, while CBS said the proposed settlement could rank among the larger Apple-related settlements if approved. ### What did plaintiffs say Apple promised? (9to5mac.com) Plaintiffs said Apple advertised “Enhanced Siri” or more personalized Siri features that were not available when customers bought covered devices, according to court-filing summaries cited by news outlets. Forbes reported the lawsuit alleged the features “did not exist at the time” and would not exist for an extended period. The case framed those claims as false advertising and unfair competition. (forbes.com) Apple has not admitted liability. Reports on the settlement said the company agreed to resolve the claims while denying wrongdoing. ### When will claims open and how will people know? MacRumors reported that the settlement received preliminary approval and that notices to eligible consumers would begin going out no more than 45 days after that step. (forbes.com) Other reports describing the filing said buyers should expect a formal claims process rather than automatic payments. CNET’s guidance article said affected owners should look for instructions on how to claim a share of the fund. (9to5mac.com) Public reports have said the process will run through a court-approved settlement website and notice program once the next procedural steps are completed. ### What happens next in court? A May 5 filing made the settlement terms public, according to multiple reports. (macrumors.com) One legal summary cited by search results said a hearing on preliminary approval was set for June 17, 2026, though that detail should be confirmed through the court docket when the official notice materials are posted. The next concrete step for consumers is the notice process. (msn.com) Eligible buyers should watch for email notices and the launch of the official settlement site, where the claim form, deadlines and required proof will be posted, according to reports describing the court-approved plan. (macrumors.com) (allaboutlawyer.com)