Apple’s $250M Siri Settlement Prompts Ongoing Consumer Eligibility Checks

As of May 13, 2026, U.S. media outlets guide iPhone owners on verifying eligibility for Apple's proposed $250 million class-action settlement over alleged misleading Siri AI marketing. Announced May 5 from a 2024 lawsuit by Peter Landsheft, the deal covers ~37 million iPhone 15 Pro/Max and iPhone 16 series devices bought June 10, 2024–March 29, 2025, offering $25–$95 payouts per device pending June 17 approval; notices due within 45 days, payments post-September 2026. Apple denies wrongdoing to clear overhang before WWDC, where Siri upgrades are expected; AAPL initially rose 2.66% to $284.18.