Apple faces $250M iPhone AI settlement—users may get up to $95 per claim

Apple Inc. has agreed to a $250 million class-action settlement. According to Fox Business, the deal addresses claims that it misled buyers about Apple's artificial intelligence features on certain iPhones. A federal court filing in California's Northern District details the proposal. Plaintiffs seek the judge's approval soon.

The lawsuit, filed in March 2025, accused Apple of promoting advanced Siri upgrades that weren't ready at launch, USA Today confirmed. Marketing highlighted "dramatically enhanced Siri" as part of what the company calls “Apple Intelligence.” Buyers claimed they paid more based on false promises, per court documents.

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Eligible devices and payout range

Qualifying devices include iPhone 16, iPhone 16e, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max, according to USA Today. Purchases must fall between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025. About 37 million U.S. devices may qualify, filings state, per Fox News.

Owners could get at least $25 per device. According to Fox News, payments may reach up to $95, based on claim volume and other factors. The amount depends on total approved claims, attorneys' fees, and more. No payment exceeds $95 per device.

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Apple denies wrongdoing. "Apple has reached a settlement to resolve claims related to the availability of two additional features," an Apple spokesperson said in an email to CBS News. "We resolved this matter to stay focused on doing what we do best, delivering the most innovative products and services to our users."

The company noted that it had disclosed features that would roll out over time. It claims delivery of over 20 Apple Intelligence tools already. Future Siri updates are planned, according to settlement papers.

Eligible users will get email or mail notices, per CBS News. An online campaign will share claim details. Submit a form with the device serial number and a sworn statement. A June hearing eyes preliminary approval.

According to Fox News, consumers argued that ads "saturated the market" with promises of an enhanced Siri that was delayed. They estimated damages of over $2 billion from alleged premiums. The settlement offers quicker relief to millions, per lawyers.