Apple Agrees to $250 Million Siri AI Settlement as iPhone Owners Ask Who Qualifies

Apple has agreed to a proposed $250 million settlement that could pay some U.S. iPhone owners up to $95 per device over claims tied to delayed Apple Intelligence and upgraded Siri features.

The settlement covers certain buyers of iPhone 16 models, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max purchased in the United States between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025. AP reports the covered group includes about 37 million devices.

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Online reaction has quickly centered on practical questions: who qualifies, whether purchase dates count and whether the expected payout is worth claiming. Reddit users discussed eligible models and purchase windows, while class-action comment threads included readers saying they owned covered iPhones and asking how to be included.

Apple denies wrongdoing, and the settlement still needs court approval. That means payments are not automatic yet. Eligible consumers should wait for official claim instructions before submitting information.

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