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Apple Won't Begin Paying Customers Until Next Year
Apple's agreement to pay $250 million to settle a class-action lawsuit regarding the late launch of Siri AI has been granted preliminary court approval. Eligible customers could receive up to $95, but the final approval hearing is set for February 2027, delaying payments. This situation leaves customers awaiting the launch of the claims process, which has yet to be activated.
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Published 17 Aug 2026, 19:45 UTC1 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Apple agreed to a $250 million settlement over Siri AI's delayed launch.
- Eligible users could receive up to $95 as part of the settlement.
- Preliminary approval for the settlement was granted last month.
- Final approval hearing scheduled for February 24, 2027.
- Customers do not need to take action until the claims process is active.
Interesting facts
- The lawsuit was centered on the delayed release of Siri AI.
- No payments are expected to begin until several months after the final approval.
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