Apple settles iPhone AI overhype suit for $250M; iOS 27 to let users swap Siri for Gemini or Claude

Apple agreed to a $250M settlement with iPhone 15/16 buyers (June 2024–March 2025) over claims it overhyped Apple Intelligence and Siri capabilities, with eligible users receiving roughly $95 each. Apple denied wrongdoing but pledged future Siri/Apple Intelligence updates. Separately, iOS 27 leaks describe a new 'Extensions' framework letting users replace Siri with Gemini, Claude, or ChatGPT for system-level tasks.