Apple might owe you a little money

Apple might owe you a little money

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On Tuesday, Apple agreed to pay $250 million to settle a class-action lawsuit that accused the company of misleading customers about the AI features that would be available on iPhones. Now, you may be entitled to enough compensation to cover one Uber Eats burrito. Who’s eligible: People who bought the iPhone 15 Pro, Pro Max, or any iPhone 16 model in the US between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025. That shakes out to 37 million eligible devices. If you bought one of them: You’ll receive a letter or an email telling you how to file a claim. Expect $25 to $95 per phone (or possibly less, depending in part on how many people file claims). Back in 2024, Apple promised certain Apple Intelligence features—including an AI-infused version of Siri that was promoted in a commercial starring actor Bella Ramsey—but failed to deliver on them when the iPhone 16 launched that year. Apple didn’t have to admit to wrongdoing as part of the settlement. Zoom out: Though Apple has slowly rolled out some AI features, it’s still struggling in the AI race relative to peers. In January, the company said it would use Google Gemini to power its AI upgrades, including its much-delayed Siri overhaul, which is expected to finally launch this year.