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1. upcomingFeb 24, 2027

   Final approval hearing scheduled — A final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for February 24, 2027. Payments to customers are not expected to begin until after this date.

2. 1 Sep 20

   Settlement website goes live; claim period opens

   The settlement website became available on September 21, 2026. Eligible customers can file claims through December 21, 2026. Each eligible claim receives an estimated $25 per device, with the amount potentially increasing to $95 if total claims fall below expected levels. To qualify, customers must have purchased eligible iPhone models in the U.S. between June 10, 2024 and March 29, 2025.

   “to stay focused on delivering the most innovative products and services to our users…”

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     Apple’s Siri AI settlement video · YouTube · 2d ago
   1. 12 outlets You can now claim your payout from Apple’s $250 million Siri settlement - 9to5Mac

      first by Mastodon, 2d ago · also 9to5Mac, The Verge, ZDNet, Quartz, Tom's Guide, LiveNOW from FOX +5

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      • You can now claim your payout from Apple’s $250 million Siri settlement 9to5Mac · 2d ago
      • iPhone owners can now submit a claim in Apple’s $250 million Siri AI lawsuit Mastodon · 2d ago
      • Claim up to $95 today from Apple’s Siri AI settlement – here’s how ZDNet · 2d ago
      • Apple's $250 million Siri AI settlement is now accepting claims from iPhone owners Quartz · 2d ago
      • 36 million iPhone owners can soon get paid from $250 million Apple Siri lawsuit — how to claim your share Tom's Guide · 2d ago
      • iPhone owners included in Apple’s $250 million settlement can begin filing claims LiveNOW from FOX · 1d ago
      • Have An iPhone 15 Or 16? You Could Be Eligible For Apple’s $250 Million Settlement Forbes · 1d ago
      • iPhone owners can now submit claims in Apple’s $250 million Siri AI settlement The Verge · 1d ago
      • Apple's $250 Million Siri AI Settlement Website Is Live. How to Claim Your Share PCMag · 1d ago
      • Claims now open in Apple $250 million settlement Yahoo · 1d ago
      • How to Claim Your Cut of Apple’s $250 Million Siri Settlement Mastodon · 1d ago
      • Apple Siri settlement: iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 16 owners can claim up to $95 Times of India · 3h ago
   2. 6 outlets iPhone users could get up $95 from settlement

      first by PennLive, 2d ago · also The Hill, Mercury News, LA Times, MassLive, The Oregonian

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      • Some iPhone users may get up to $95 in settlement over Siri claims: How to apply The Hill · 2d ago
      • How iPhone users can file to get up to $95 from a $250 million settlement Mercury News · 1d ago
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     If you own one of several newer iPhone models, you may now be eligible to submit a claim in a $250 million settlement over Apple's AI system.

     @KTLAX2d ago130▲view on X ↗

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     PSA: if you're in the US and bought an iPhone 15 Pro/Pro Max or any iPhone 16 as the original owner between June 2024 and March 2025, there's a class action settlement and you can probably get like $25 for filling out a form: https:// smartphoneaisettlement.com

     thomasfuchs@hachyderm.ioMastodon2d ago11▲view on Mastodon ↗
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     TL;DR: Eligible iPhone owners can now claim part of Apple's $250 million settlement over allegations of unmet AI expectations with Siri. This payout opportunity applies to those who purchased specific iPhone models within the designated timeframe. https://www. theverge.com/tech/998191/apple -siri-ai-iphone-16-class-action-lawsuit-settlement # law…

     SuffolkLITLab@esq.socialMastodon2d agoview on Mastodon ↗

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3. backgroundJun 15

   Apple announces Siri AI at WWDC 2026 — Apple finally launched Siri AI features at its annual developer conference. The feature is available on iPhone 15 Pro models and newer running iOS 27, though it remains designated as a beta feature despite iOS 27 no longer being in beta.

4. backgroundMay 15

   Apple agrees to $250 million settlement — Apple settled the class action lawsuit for $250 million, denying all allegations but agreeing to the settlement to avoid trial costs and risks. Apple stated it settled "to stay focused" on "delivering the most innovative products and services to our users."

5. backgroundMar 15, 2025

   Apple delays launch of personalized Siri, triggering lawsuit — Apple postponed the rollout of the personalized Siri features it had promoted, leading to a class action lawsuit alleging false advertising.

6. backgroundJun 15, 2024

   Apple previews Siri capabilities powered by Apple Intelligence — Apple showcased new Siri features including personal context understanding, on-screen awareness, and deeper per-app controls. The company advertised these capabilities in product presentations, on its website, in a TV commercial with actor Bella Ramsey, and elsewhere.