$250M Apple Siri False Advertising Class Action Settlement

Apple Inc. reached a $250 million class action settlement to address allegations that the iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 series smartphones were not equipped with the Siri features that were advertised. The settlement applies to consumers who bought specific models, including the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16e, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, or iPhone 16 Pro Max, between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025.

The core allegation in the class action lawsuit was that Apple failed to deliver the promised Siri functionality on the specified iPhone models, leading consumers to allegedly overpay for the devices. While Siri is noted as a proprietary software asset owned by Apple, the lawsuit centers on the failure to provide advertised features, and Apple has not admitted any wrongdoing regarding these claims.

Under the settlement terms, class members who submit valid claims are entitled to a $25 payment for each qualifying device, with the potential for this amount to increase up to $95 per device depending on the total number of claims filed. To participate, individuals must submit a valid claim form by the deadline of December 21, 2026. The final approval hearing is set for February 24, 2027.