# Apple has agreed to pay $250 million to people who bought certain newer-model iPhones.

*genai · news · 2026-05-06 · The Mercury News*

## Key points

- Apple will pay $250 million to settle claims it exaggerated AI features in newer iPhones.
- Apple promoted enhanced Siri AI starting mid-2024, but admitted in 2025 the features didn't exist.
- The enhanced Siri features will not be available until sometime in 2026, after initial promotion.
- Owners of certain iPhones bought between June 10, 2024 and March 29, 2025 may receive $25 to $95 per device.
- About 37 million iPhones are eligible under the settlement, pending judge approval.

**Companies:** Apple
**Countries:** United States

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