Apple has opened the claims portal for a $250 million U.S. class-action settlement over delayed Apple Intelligence Siri features. Eligible iPhone buyers can submit claims from September 21 through December 21, 2026, as first reported by CNET.
The settlement stems from allegations that Apple promoted personalized Siri capabilities before they were available. Apple agreed to the deal in May 2026 while denying the allegations and without admitting wrongdoing.
Eligible buyers could receive about $25 per iPhone
The projected payout is roughly $25 for each qualifying iPhone, though an approved claimant may receive up to $95. That figure will change depending on the number of valid claims and other settlement calculations.
Eligibility generally covers U.S. residents who bought a qualifying handset in the United States between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025. Covered models are the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16e, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Some potential claimants may receive a notification with a claim ID and PIN. The portal reportedly also accepts submissions from people who do not have those details.
The case follows a long delay for personalized Siri
Apple first previewed the Siri upgrade in June 2024, promising a voice assistant able to use personal context, understand what was on a user’s screen and take expanded actions across apps. The company delayed those capabilities in March 2025, prompting the false-advertising lawsuit.
Apple announced the features at WWDC 2026, and they require iOS 27 on an iPhone 15 Pro or a newer device. The settlement matters because the disputed marketing covered a major Apple Intelligence selling point during the iPhone 16 launch cycle, when buyers could reasonably weigh those promised functions in a purchase decision.
The full process for proving eligibility and the portal’s exact web address were not specified in the supplied settlement summaries. It also remains unclear how many claims will win approval, which means no claimant can yet know the final payment amount.
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