Apple Could Pay iPhone Users Up to Ksh 12,000

Apple has agreed to a proposed $250 million (about Ksh 32 billion) settlement to resolve claims that it misled customers about certain Siri artificial intelligence features.

The class-action lawsuit was filed in a U.S. federal court in Northern California.

It claims Apple marketed “Enhanced Siri features” that were not yet available, which may have influenced some customers to buy newer iPhone models.

In a revised complaint filed on April 30,2026, for the consolidated class of iPhone buyers, lawyers said that Apple’s marketing around new AI features amounted to false advertising.

“Apple promoted AI capabilities that did not exist at the time, do not exist now, and will not exist for two or more years, if ever, all while marketing them as the breakthrough innovation,” lawyers wrote.

They added that Apple undertook this campaign around AI specifically in an effort to catch up in a Big Tech race for new technology being driven by new companies like OpenAI and Anthropic.

iPhone Users Who Qualify for the Payment

The settlement covers people who bought the following devices:

iPhone 16 models
iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro Max

Eligible purchases must have been made between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025.

According to court filings, about 37 million iPhone users could qualify for compensation.

Customers who qualify will be notified by email or mail once the claims process officially opens.

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How Much Users Could Receive

Each eligible user may receive:

At least $25 per device (Ksh 3230)
Up to $95 per device maximum (Ksh 12,274)

Apple’s Response

An Apple spokesperson said the company agreed to settle the case to move forward.

“Apple has reached a settlement to resolve claims related to the availability of two additional features. We resolved this matter to stay focused on doing what we do best, delivering the most innovative products and services to our users.”

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