Judge approves $250 M Apple Siri settlement

A federal judge has granted preliminary approval to a $250 million settlement between Apple and a class of U.S. iPhone customers who alleged the company misled them about advanced Siri features powered by its Apple Intelligence system. The ruling, issued by Judge Noël Wise of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on July 23, 2026, moves the case toward a resolution that could see millions of consumers receive payments.

The lawsuit, filed in 2025, centered on Apple's marketing campaign beginning in June 2024, when it previewed a significantly enhanced Siri capable of understanding personal context and performing complex, on-device AI tasks. The plaintiffs argued that this promotional push, which included presentations, a television commercial, and website advertising, drove consumers to purchase premium iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 models with the expectation of near-term capabilities that were not delivered. Apple confirmed a delay to the full Siri overhaul in March 2025, which the suit characterized as false advertising.

Under the settlement terms first agreed in May 2026, Apple admits no wrongdoing. The deal covers U.S. residents who purchased an...