‘AI capabilities that did not exist at the time’: Delayed Siri features have cost Apple a massive $250 million, and iPhone users could get up to $95 per device

Compensation could be heading your way

News By Alex Blake published 6 May 2026

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• Apple has lost a class action lawsuit to the tune of $250 million
• The case relates to delayed Apple Intelligence features affecting Siri
• If you’re eligible, you could get up to $95 per device

It’s disappointing enough that Apple’s much hyped Apple Intelligence overhaul has been beset by delays, leaving its Siri virtual assistant feeling rather toothless. But some users complained that they felt tricked into buying an iPhone that arrived without any of the promoted features available — and they’ve just won a massive payout from Apple.

That’s because settlement details for a class action lawsuit involving Apple have just emerged, and the final figure stands at $250 million. If you’re eligible for compensation from the mammoth fine, you could be due up to $95 per device.

At the time, the case claimed that Apple had promoted “AI capabilities that did not exist at the time, do not exist now, and will not exist for two or more years.” It also alleged that Apple’s Siri advertisements “saturated the internet, television, and other airwaves to cultivate a clear and reasonable consumer expectation that these transformative features would be available upon the iPhone's release.”

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Apple first settled the case in December 2025, but the details of the compensation have only just emerged. Affected users are due $25 per device, but that could rise to $95 per device if the number of claims ends up being low.

In order to be eligible, you need to have purchased an Apple Intelligence-compatible iPhone between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025. That includes the iPhone 16 range, the iPhone 15 Pro, and the iPhone 15 Pro Max. You must also have purchased your iPhone in the United States.

If you want to make a claim, you’ll need to submit proof that you bought a qualifying device. That could include a serial number, Apple Account information, and a cell phone number. Apple will start inviting claims within 45 days of May 5, 2026.

A costly situation

Back at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2024, Apple showcased its artificial intelligence (AI) system — dubbed Apple Intelligence — and explained how it would revolutionize all of the best iPhones. Planned features included better contextual awareness and the ability to act within other apps, among other things. And importantly, Apple included these improvements in its marketing materials for the iPhone 16 series that arrived later that year.

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