Last March, Apple was hit with a class action lawsuit after delaying the launch of the “more personalized Siri” first announced at WWDC 2024.
Apple agreed to settle the case in December and the full terms of the settlement are now available.
Apple would have to pay $250 million to settle the lawsuit, which works out to about $25 per device. This number could reach up to $95 per device, depending on the number of users submitting claims.
Apple Reaches Massive Agreement Over Siri Delays
The lawsuit says Apple “promoted AI capabilities that did not exist then, do not exist now, and will not exist for two or more years.” He added that Apple “saturated the Internet, television and other airwaves to cultivate a clear and reasonable consumer expectation that these transformative features would be available as soon as the iPhone was released.”
As part of the settlement, Apple does not admit any wrongdoing. The company continues to assert that “it acted in good faith and in a manner reasonably believed to be in compliance with all applicable rules, regulations and laws.”
In a statement to 9to5Macan Apple spokesperson said:
“Since launching Apple Intelligence, we’ve introduced dozens of features in many languages that are integrated across Apple platforms, tailored to what users do every day, and built-in with privacy protections every step of the way. These include Visual Intelligence, Live Translation, Writing Tools, Genmoji, Clean Up and more.
Apple has reached a settlement to resolve claims related to the availability of two additional features. We resolved this issue to stay focused on what we do best, which is providing the most innovative products and services to our users.
The $250 million settlement covers the purchase of Apple Intelligence-enabled devices between June 10, 2024 and March 29, 2025 in the United States. This includes:
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone16
- iPhone 16e
- iPhone 16 Plus
- iPhone 16 Pro
- iPhone 16 Pro Max
The payment will be $25 per eligible device, but this number may vary depending on the number of claims submitted by eligible users. If a large percentage of eligible users submit claims, the payout may be lower. Maximum payment is $95 per eligible device.
The $250 million settlement also covers attorney fees and various other administrative costs, reducing the amount actually paid to users.
To submit a claim, you will need to provide proof of your purchase of an eligible device, such as a serial number, your Apple account information, and a phone number. The settlement received preliminary approval today and notices inviting claims submissions will be sent within 45 days.
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