Apple Intelligence class action lawsuit will pay iPhone owners $250 million

Apple (AAPL) did not deliver on its promise of an Apple Intelligence-driven Siri, so now it's time to pay up.

Apple once had grand plans for a Siri powered by Apple Intelligence. After nearly three years, those plans did not materialize, resulting in a major class action lawsuit. The tech company is now forced to open its pockets and pay iPhone owners for not delivering on its vision. On Tuesday, Apple agreed to pay $250 million to U.S. iPhone owners in order to settle that aforementioned class action suit.

"Our legal team filed a class action lawsuit alleging that Apple’s advertising campaign surrounding its new generation of iPhones promised to deliver an enhanced Siri personal digital assistant, allegedly misleading millions of consumers into purchasing its device," reads the Clarkson Law Firm website (via The Verge). "And now, Clarkson and Co-Lead Counsel secured a $250 million settlement with Apple to resolve these claims. There has been no finding of liability and Apple denies it did anything wrong. Clarkson was the first to bring suit on behalf of consumers in this matter."

All that remains is approval from the U.S. District Court in Northern California. If approved, U.S. users who purchased an iPhone 16 and specific iPhone 15 models between June 10, 2024 and March 29, 2025 could be eligible to receive $25 USD for each eligible device. That figure may vary up to $95 per device depending on claim volume and other circumstances. Details on how to file a claim will be revealed pending court approval.

Apple first unveiled its plans for Apple Intelligence back at WWDC 2024. The company had planned to use its AI model to overhaul its Siri assistant, but those features were frequently delayed and have still not materialized. It should be noted that the settlement states that Apple is still aiming to eventually deliver these features to users at no extra charge. Among the many setbacks Apple encountered was running afoul of the European Union and its Digital Markets Act.

Those interested in the complete text of Tuesday's settlement can check out the full details of the Peter Landsheft v. Apple Inc. decision.

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