Anabelle Colaco
08 May 2026, 01:17 GMT+10
SAN FRANCISCO, California: Apple Inc. has agreed to a $250 million settlement that could see millions of iPhone users receive payments over claims it misled customers about its artificial intelligence features.
The class-action case, filed in federal court in California, alleged that Apple promoted advanced AI upgrades for its Siri assistant that were not yet available, prompting consumers to buy newer devices under false expectations.
The proposed settlement, which still requires court approval, would cover around 37 million iPhones sold in the United States between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025. Eligible models include the iPhone 16 lineup as well as the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max.
If approved, customers could receive at least $25 per device, with payouts potentially rising to as much as $95 depending on the number of claims filed and other factors, according to court documents. Notifications will be sent by email or mail, allowing users to submit claims through a settlement website.
The lawsuit argued that Apple's marketing campaign for its "Apple Intelligence" features, unveiled alongside the iPhone 16, overstated the readiness of enhanced Siri capabilities.
Buyers were frustrated when the promised upgrades were delayed, with the complaint stating they "would not have purchased the Eligible Devices or would have paid significantly less, had they known Enhanced Siri features were not available."
"Apple has reached a settlement to resolve claims related to the availability of two additional features," the company said in a statement. "We resolved this matter to stay focused on doing what we do best, delivering the most innovative products and services to our users."
The case comes as Apple faces growing pressure to keep pace with rivals like Google and Samsung in the race to roll out consumer-facing AI tools. While Apple has introduced features such as Visual Intelligence and Live Translations, its long-promised Siri overhaul remains in development.
Get a daily dose of Dallas Sun news through our daily email, its complimentary and keeps you fully up to date with world and business news as well.
Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to Dallas Sun.
More InformationCOLOMBO, Sri Lanka: Divers in the Maldives searched on May 16 for four Italian divers who are believed to have died inside an underwater...
WASHINGTON, D.C.: Cuba's Raul Castro may be indicted by the United States, a U.S. Department of Justice official said late on May...
NEW YORK CITY, New York: Unionized workers went on strike for the first time in three decades, bringing the Long Island Rail Road,...
BANGKOK, Thailand: Miners in Myanmar have found a very large and rare ruby. It is believed to be the second-largest ruby ever found...
NEW YORK CITY, New York: Kalshi and Polymarket are reporting a sharp increase in suspicious trading as prediction markets attract more...
DUBLIN, Ireland: A detective garda accused of helping an organized crime gang, taking bribes, and possessing over 100 rounds of ammunition...
BEIJING, China: China said on May 16 that it had reached preliminary agreements with the United States to reduce tariffs on agricultural...
NEW YORK CITY, New York: Decades after the last Godfather film and more than 10 years since the last book, the story of the Corleone...
OAKLAND, California: Elon Musk and Sam Altman exchanged sharp accusations in closing arguments as a closely watched trial over the...
WASHINGTON, D.C: Jerome Powell stepped down as chair of the Federal Reserve on May 15 after an eight-year tenure marked by sweeping...
SAN FRANCISCO, California: Anthropic and the Gates Foundation have launched a four-year, US$200 million partnership to support artificial...
LAS VEGAS, Nevada: Allegiant Air said it has completed its acquisition of Sun Country Airlines, creating a larger low-cost carrier...
