If you bought an iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, or any iPhone 16 model in the past couple of years, you might be entitled to a cash payment right now. Apple has agreed to a $250 million settlement over how it advertised Siri and Apple Intelligence features, and the claims window just opened. Here is exactly who qualifies, how much you could get, and how to file before the deadline.
Quick Answer
- Apple agreed to pay $250 million to settle a class action lawsuit over AI advertising claims
- Eligible devices: iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, or any iPhone 16 model
- Must have been purchased between June 10, 2024 and March 29, 2025
- Payment is $25 to $95 per eligible device, depending on how many people file claims
- Deadline to file a claim: December 21, 2026
- File your claim at smartphoneaisettlement.com
- You must be a U.S. resident and the original purchaser of the device
What This Settlement Is Actually About
This settlement comes from a class action lawsuit, officially called Landsheft, et al. v. Apple Inc., filed against Apple over how it marketed Siri and Apple Intelligence on its newer iPhones. The lawsuit claimed Apple advertised features like a more personalized Siri, the ability for Siri to understand what is currently on your screen, and Siri performing multi-step tasks across different apps, including searching your calendar and creating reminders on its own. According to the lawsuit, these features were promoted in Apple’s marketing but were not actually available on eligible devices during the covered time period.
Apple has not admitted to doing anything wrong. The company agreed to the $250 million settlement to resolve the case and move forward, without accepting the lawsuit’s claims.
Am I Eligible for This Settlement
You likely qualify if all of the following apply to you:
- You bought an iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, or any iPhone 16 model (this includes the iPhone 16, iPhone 16e, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max)
- You bought it between June 10, 2024 and March 29, 2025
- You are a resident of the United States
- You were the original purchaser of the device, meaning you did not buy it secondhand or as a resale item
- You bought it for personal or business use, not for the purpose of reselling it
If you meet all of these, you can file a claim, whether or not you received an email notification about the settlement. No notice is required to submit a claim.
How Much Money Can I Actually Get
Each eligible device qualifies for a payment starting at $25. That amount can increase to as much as $95 per device, depending on the total number of valid claims submitted across everyone filing. If very few people file claims, individual payments go up. If a large number of people file, payments may be adjusted down proportionally, though $25 is generally treated as the baseline starting point per device.
If you owned more than one eligible device during the covered period, you can file a separate claim for each one.
How to File Your Claim
- Go to the official claims website: smartphoneaisettlement.com
- Choose whether you are filing for personal use or on behalf of a business
- Enter your device details and purchase information
- If you received an email with a claim ID and PIN, you can enter that to speed up the process, though it is not required
- Choose how you would like to be paid: PayPal, Venmo, direct deposit, or check
- Submit your claim before the deadline
If you are not sure whether your device qualifies or run into issues filing, you can call the settlement administrator directly at 1-888-988-8945, or write to:
Landsheft, et al. v. Apple Inc.
Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 301132
Los Angeles, CA 90030-1132
When Is the Deadline to File
You must submit your claim by December 21, 2026. Claims submitted after this date will not be accepted, so it is worth filing as soon as you confirm you are eligible rather than waiting.
When Will I Actually Get Paid
This is important to understand: filing a claim now does not mean instant payment. A federal court in San Jose, California, is scheduled to hold a hearing on February 24, 2027, to decide whether to give final approval to the settlement. Payments are not expected to go out until after that approval happens, so there will be a waiting period even after you submit your claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the smartphone AI settlement?
It is a $250 million class action settlement Apple agreed to, resolving a lawsuit that claimed the company advertised Siri and Apple Intelligence features on certain iPhones that were not actually available on those devices at the time.
Which iPhones qualify for this settlement?
The iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and any iPhone 16 model, if purchased between June 10, 2024 and March 29, 2025.
How much money will I get from this settlement?
Eligible devices qualify for a payment of $25 to $95 each, depending on the total number of valid claims submitted.
How do I file a claim?
Visit smartphoneaisettlement.com, select personal or business use, enter your device and purchase details, choose a payment method, and submit before December 21, 2026.
Do I need to have received an email to file a claim?
No. You can file a claim even if you never received a notification email, as long as you meet the eligibility requirements.
Can I file a claim for more than one iPhone?
Yes, you can submit a separate claim for each eligible device you personally purchased during the covered period.
When will I actually receive my payment?
Not immediately. A court hearing on February 24, 2027 will determine final approval of the settlement, and payments are expected to go out only after that approval.
Did Apple admit to false advertising?
No. Apple agreed to the settlement without admitting any wrongdoing and continues to deny the allegations made in the lawsuit.
