Presumptive $25 for each eligible iPhone
Submit a separate qualifying device through the official claim process. The $25 figure is presumptive and may be adjusted based on valid claims and the net fund.
Apple iPhone AI Settlement — Who Qualifies for a Payment?
Updated September 22, 2026
- Defendant
- Apple Inc.
- Status
- Open to claims
- Potential payout
- Presumptive $25 per eligible device, adjustable up to $95 per device
- Claim deadline
- December 21, 2026
- Settlement fund
- $250 million
- Proof required
- Yes (for some claims)
Overview
- Case status
- Proposed settlement awaiting final approval
- Settlement fund
- $250 million non-reversionary fund
- Claim deadline
- December 21, 2026
- Court
- N.D. California, No. 5:25-cv-02668-NW
Apple agreed to a proposed $250 million class action settlement resolving allegations that it marketed certain Apple Intelligence and enhanced Siri capabilities for specified iPhones before purchasers received those features. Apple designs, manufactures, markets, and sells iPhone smartphones and develops the operating systems and software involved in the dispute. Consumers generally encounter the challenged representations through Apple product announcements, advertising, retail pages, and device launches. The case is Landsheft, et al. v. Apple Inc., No. 5:25-cv-02668-NW, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. Plaintiffs allege Apple promoted a more personalized Siri that could use personal context, understand on-screen content, and take actions across apps, and that those representations influenced purchases of eligible devices. Apple denies every allegation, wrongdoing, and liability. It says it delivered more than 20 Apple Intelligence features and expected additional Siri capabilities through later software updates at no additional cost. The court has not decided whether Apple's advertising was false, whether a purchaser relied on it, or whether Apple violated any law. On July 17, 2026, the court preliminarily approved the settlement for notice and claims. Final approval remains unresolved. Eligible models are the iPhone 16, 16e, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max, 15 Pro, and 15 Pro Max. A claimant must be a U.S. resident who bought an eligible device in the United States for a non-resale purpose from June 10, 2024 through March 29, 2025. The claimant must also confirm an expectation of certain Siri Apple Intelligence features that were not received and provide information sufficient to confirm purchase or ownership.
Who qualifies
- Purchaser and location: You are a United States resident and bought the device in the United States for a purpose other than resale.
- Purchase period: You bought the device from June 10, 2024 through March 29, 2025.
- Eligible model: The device was an iPhone 16, 16e, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max, 15 Pro, or 15 Pro Max. The standard iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are not listed.
- Feature certification: You expected certain Siri Apple Intelligence features and did not receive them, and you can provide information sufficient to confirm purchase or ownership for each claimed device.
What you could receive
Up to $95 per eligible device
The $95 figure is a cap, not an expected or guaranteed payment. A payment can also fall below $25 if the net fund does not cover all valid claims at that rate.
Purchase or ownership information is required
The official materials require information sufficient to confirm purchase or ownership, such as a device serial number, Apple Account information, or an associated phone number, subject to the live claim form.
A timely valid claim carries a presumptive payment of $25 per eligible device. The amount may decrease pro rata if valid claims exceed the net fund. It may increase pro rata, but not above $95 per device, if money remains after valid claims and approved deductions. Administration, notice, taxes, attorneys' fees, expenses, and service awards are paid from the $250 million fund. No payment amount or distribution date is guaranteed.
How to file your claim
- Go to SmartphoneAISettlement.com and open the official individual or business claim form.
- Confirm U.S. residency, U.S. purchase, non-resale purpose, eligible model, and a purchase date from June 10, 2024 through March 29, 2025.
- Confirm that you expected certain Siri Apple Intelligence features and did not receive them.
- Provide current contact information and the purchase or ownership information requested for every device claimed.
- Choose an available payment method and submit online by December 21, 2026, or mail the official form so it is postmarked by that date.
Official settlement site: SmartphoneAISettlement.com. Class Action Pulse is not the settlement administrator or a law firm — always verify eligibility, deadlines, and payout details through the official source above.
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Frequently asked questions
Which iPhone models are included?
The listed models are iPhone 16, 16e, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max, 15 Pro, and 15 Pro Max. Other iPhone 15 models and later models are not included by the current class definition.
Is every eligible device worth $95?
No. The presumptive amount is $25 per eligible device. It may rise or fall based on valid claims and available net funds, and $95 is the maximum per device.
Do I need a receipt?
The controlling materials require enough information to confirm purchase or ownership. The live form may accept a serial number or account and phone information. Follow the official form rather than assuming no proof is needed.
Can I claim more than one device?
The notice permits a claim for each eligible device, provided each one meets the model, date, purchase-purpose, feature-expectation, and verification rules.
Has the court found that Apple falsely advertised the features?
No. The court preliminarily approved the settlement process but has not ruled that Apple's advertising was false or that Apple violated the law.
When will payments arrive?
No final date is available. Payments depend on final approval, final judgment, and the resolution or expiration of any appellate review.
Is Class Action Pulse administering this settlement?
No. Class Action Pulse is not a law firm or settlement administrator and does not determine eligibility or guarantee payment. Use the official website.