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Apple Opens Claims in $250 Million Siri AI Settlement for Eligible iPhone Buyers

September 22, 2026 at 14:25 EDT

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Apple's $250 million settlement over delayed Siri Apple Intelligence features has moved into the claim stage, giving eligible U.S. purchasers of several iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 models until December 21, 2026, to seek a per-device cash payment. The settlement administrator says valid claims are expected to receive $25 per eligible device, subject to pro rata adjustment and capped at $95, while Apple denies wrongdoing.

September 2026 · Apple settlement

Siri AI Claims Open

Eligible U.S. buyers of covered iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 models can seek cash payments tied to delayed Apple Intelligence features.

$250M

Settlement fund before approved deductions

$25

Expected payment per eligible device

$95

Maximum per-device cap

Dec. 21

Claim, opt-out, or objection deadline

Per-device payout range

Each block represents $5, showing the $25 expected payment against the $95 cap.

$25

Expected

$95

Maximum cap

Claim path

Covered iPhone model

→

U.S. purchase in the class window

→

Expected Siri Apple Intelligence features

→

Submit a valid claim

What changes, what remains

Relief

Eligible buyers get a defined claims process and a per-device payment formula.

Limits

Payments need final approval, and Siri AI still carries beta, regional, and usage constraints.

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