# Apple Pays $250M Siri AI Settlement

> iPhone owners may get $25-$95 from Apple's Siri AI lawsuit payout
- Title: Apple Pays $250M Siri AI Settlement · PCMAG | Shortify
- Summary: iPhone owners may get $25-$95 from Apple's Siri AI lawsuit payout iPhone 15 Pro and 16 models bought between June 2024 and March 2025 could receive $25-$95
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- Source: PCMAG — https://pcmag.com/news/does-apple-owe-you-money-how-to-claim-part-of-250m-siri-ai-settlement
- Author: James Peckham
- Published: 2026-09-21T14:09:56+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: apple, siri, iphone, iphone15pro, iphone16, settlement, siri ai, technology
## Siri AI Lawsuit
Apple agreed to pay $250 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over delayed Siri AI features promised with iPhone 16.

> Apple has denied any wrongdoing but agreed to a settlement to resolve the case.
## Who Qualifies
iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, and all iPhone 16 models purchased in the US between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025 qualify.
## Claim Process
Visit smartphoneaisettlement.com, enter your iPhone serial number under Settings > About > Serial Number, and submit your details.
## Payout Details
Payouts start in 2027 after a final hearing on February 24, 2027, with payments ranging from $25 to $95 per eligible owner.
## Why Delayed?
Siri AI features promised with iPhone 16, like personalized responses and cross-app actions, were delayed until iOS 27.
## Settlement Timeline
The settlement website launched in May 2025 with claims due by December 21, 2025, and final approval on February 24, 2027.
## Key takeaway

iPhone 15 Pro and 16 models bought between June 2024 and March 2025 could receive $25-$95