Apple is preparing to cut a $250 million check to resolve a U.S. class-action lawsuit accusing the company of hyping AI-powered Siri upgrades that did not ship with recent iPhone models. Under the proposed deal, Apple would settle claims that customers and investors were misled about the timing and availability of the new assistant features, without admitting any wrongdoing. The agreement still needs court approval before any money goes out.
The suit was filed in 2024 by shareholder Peter Landsheft after Apple showcased a package of "Apple Intelligence" Siri upgrades at WWDC 2024 and ran ads suggesting they would arrive with new iPhones. Apple later told investors in 2025 that the deeper Siri overhaul would not land until 2026, and company executives have said the updated assistant will be shown at the developer conference next month. Those details and the settlement terms were reported by Reuters.
Who Could Get Paid And How Much
A court filing summarized by Bloomberg Law says the $250 million fund would translate to roughly $25 per eligible device and could rise to about $95 per device if few claimants come forward. MacRumors reports the deal covers Apple Intelligence-capable iPhones purchased between June 10, 2024 and March 29, 2025, and that notices to potential claimants should go out within about 45 days.
Court Timeline And Background
Court records show the parties told the judge they had reached an agreement in principle in December 2025 and asked to vacate earlier deadlines while they finalized documents. The filings set a schedule to file a motion for preliminary approval and list a compliance hearing on May 26 and a preliminary-approval hearing on June 17, 2026, according to court filings on Justia.
What To Watch Next
If a judge gives preliminary approval, the case would move into a claims phase where eligible owners can submit forms and receive payouts, subject to final court sign-off. The settlement highlights growing scrutiny over how companies market AI capabilities and comes as Apple readies more Siri demonstrations at WWDC. Reuters notes Apple has said it has rolled out other Apple Intelligence features since 2024. Watch for the court's June preliminary-approval hearing and next month's developer conference as the key milestones that will determine whether the deal goes forward.
