Deadline Approaches for Apple’s $250 Million Siri Settlement

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Apple customers in the U.S. have a limited time to claim part of a $250 million settlement related to Siri features that were promised but not delivered. This settlement involves the case Landsheft v. Apple Inc., covering specific devices purchased within a defined period.

Eligibility for Claiming Settlement

The settlement applies to U.S. residents who bought the following iPhone models:

iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 16
iPhone 16e
iPhone 16 Plus
iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 16 Pro Max

Devices must have been purchased between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025, for non-resale purposes. Customers must verify that they expected a Siri Apple Intelligence feature that was not delivered.

Claim Submission Process

Claims can be submitted online or be postmarked by December 21 of this year to qualify. You will need the serial number of your device or your Apple Account email address. If you received a settlement notice, you can use the Claim ID and PIN provided in the notice.

Kevin Thompson, CEO of 9i Capital Group, emphasized the need to check the official settlement website and file claims directly without assuming the advertised payout is guaranteed. Michael Ryan, a finance expert, advised against paying someone to submit a claim.

Payout Expectations

Compensation is expected to be around $25 per device, though it may vary based on the number of claims. There’s potential for the payout to increase to $95 per device, but the final amount is uncertain.

Ryan highlights a lesson for the tech industry: companies must differentiate between promising future features and delivering working ones.

Background of the Lawsuit

Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, plaintiffs alleged damages from Apple’s failure to deliver certain Apple Intelligence features in time. According to Apple, the settlement does not indicate any wrongdoing on their part.

Final approval for the settlement will be evaluated at a hearing scheduled for February 24, 2027.

Thompson points out the broader implications, noting how companies can often avoid full accountability, with Silicon Valley continuing to thrive despite overpromising and underdelivering.