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Siri AI Settlement Website Now Live: Apple to Pay Some iPhone Owners

In May, Apple agreed to pay $250 million to settle a U.S. class action lawsuit over Siri AI's delayed launch, and the settlement website is now live. Apple will pay an estimated $25 per eligible iPhone to eligible customers, who can submit a claim via the settlement website between September 21 and December 21 of this year. The exact payment may be higher or lower than $25 depending on the total…

Siri AI Settlement Website Now Live: Apple to Pay Some iPhone Owners

In May, Apple agreed to pay $250 million to settle a U.S. class-action lawsuit over Siri's delayed launch. The settlement website is now available for eligible iPhone users to submit claims. Between September 21 and December 21, Apple will pay an estimated $25 per eligible iPhone, with a maximum payment of $95. Apple denies all allegations made in the lawsuit.

Apple settled to avoid trial costs and risks. The lawsuit stemmed from Apple's delayed launch of a personalized version of Siri, advertised in product presentations and commercials. Apple agreed to settle to focus on innovative products and services. To be eligible, users must reside in the U.S., have purchased one of the listed iPhone models between June 10, 2024 and March 29, 2025, and file a claim between September 21 and December 21. Payments are expected to begin in the following year.

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