(Image credit: Getty Images) Apple iPhone owners could receive a payout from a proposed $250 million class-action settlement tied to allegations that Apple overstated the availability of certain AI-powered Siri features while marketing the iPhone 16 lineup. The lawsuit alleged that Apple promoted advanced Apple Intelligence features before some of the tools were fully available, potentially leading consumers to purchase or upgrade devices based on capabilities that had not yet launched. The claims centered largely on promised Siri upgrades that Apple previewed during its 2024 Worldwide Developers Conference. Apple denied the allegations and did not admit wrongdoing, but agreed to settle the lawsuit for $250 million pending court approval. From just $107.88 $24.99 for Kiplinger Personal Finance Become a smarter, better informed investor.…