Siri Settlement Approved: Apple to Pay Owners of Some iPhone Models
Siri Settlement Approved: Apple to Pay Owners of Some iPhone ModelsFriday July 24, 2026 8:10 am PDT by Joe RossignolIn May, Apple agreed to pay $250 million to settle a U.S. class action lawsuit over Siri AI's delayed launch, and eligible iPhone users could receive up to a $95 payout. Apple's settlement has now received preliminary approval from a judge, according to a July 17 court document. However, there is no settlement website yet, and it may take months before eligible customers can begin submitting claims.
- ▪Siri Settlement Approved: Apple to Pay Owners of Some iPhone ModelsFriday July 24, 2026 8:10 am PDT by Joe RossignolIn May, Apple agreed to pay $250 million to settle a U.S. class action lawsuit over Siri AI's delayed launch, and eligible i
- ▪Apple's settlement has now received preliminary approval from a judge, according to a July 17 court document.
- ▪However, there is no settlement website yet, and it may take months before eligible customers can begin submitting claims.
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Siri Settlement Approved: Apple to Pay Owners of Some iPhone ModelsFriday July 24, 2026 8:10 am PDT by Joe RossignolIn May, Apple agreed to pay $250 million to settle a U.S. class action lawsuit over Siri AI's delayed launch, and eligible iPhone users could receive up to a $95 payout. Apple's settlement has now received preliminary approval from a judge, according to a July 17 court document. However, there is no settlement website yet, and it may take months before eligible customers can begin submitting claims. In other words, no action is required from eligible customers at this time, but stay tuned for updates. Below, we have answered some key questions regarding the lawsuit.
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