# Apple’s $250 Million Siri Settlement Approved Here’s who gets paid and the details. - **Source:** [9to5Mac](https://brifing.si/source/59447403-ce5b-427c-8132-8614f549929a) - **Published:** 2026-07-24 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/5ffdbca7-bc92-49f1-acc6-f17cc5544e9c ## Apple’s Siri Lawsuit Apple faced a $250 million class-action lawsuit for delaying Siri and Apple Intelligence features announced in 2024. Plaintiffs claimed Apple misled consumers by marketing non-existent AI capabilities. ## Settlement Details Apple agreed to settle the lawsuit in December 2024, admitting no wrongdoing. The company stated it settled to focus on delivering innovative products to its users. ## Who Gets Paid? Those who purchased Apple Intelligence-capable iPhone models between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025, are eligible for payment. Models include iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 16 series, and others. ## Payment Amount Apple’s $250 million settlement is expected to pay iPhone users approximately $25 per eligible device. However, this amount could increase up to $95 depending on the number of claims. ## Claim Process No action is required for now. After court approval, claim invitations will be sent within 45 days. Claims will require device serial numbers and Apple account information. ## Key Takeaway This settlement highlights the gap between tech giants’ marketing promises and reality. Similar lawsuits may increase as consumers seek to protect their rights. ## Sources covering this story - https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/24/apples-250-million-siri-settlement-just-got-approved-heres-who-gets-paid/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._