Apple settlement opens claims for some iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 buyers over Siri AI promises

The report says the exact amount an eligible user would receive is not guaranteed, though a $25 figure per device sounds likely. The settlement applies to shoppers who bought certain models in that period, not to every Apple smartphone user. Android Authority's headline urges people who bought an iPhone two years ago not to forget to claim their piece of the settlement.

The dispute concerns Apple's promotion of Siri's AI upgrades. According to Android Authority, Apple has been teasing Siri's big Apple Intelligence improvements for years. Siri is now in its latest Apple Intelligence moment with the arrival of iOS 27 and the iPhone 18 Pro series. The report acknowledges that Siri is finally getting a lot better, but it also points to buyers who purchased an iPhone earlier and did not receive the Apple Intelligence they expected at the time.

The report presents the settlement as a rare reversal in which a company may owe users money. It notes that eligible shoppers bought specific iPhone 16 and iPhone 15 models during the 2024–2025 window. The article says the exact amount is not guaranteed, while the likely $25-per-device figure gives affected buyers a reason to check whether they can claim.

Editor's Summary Apple has agreed to settle with users over Siri Apple Intelligence features that the report says were overhyped. Certain iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 buyers from a 2024–2025 window may file claims, with $25 per device described as likely but not guaranteed. The case centers on whether buyers received the AI features they expected.