âš‘ You might be owedNovember 1, 2026
Apple has agreed to pay $250 million to settle a class action over its advertising for Siri features tied to Apple Intelligence, according to ClassAction.org. Buyers of certain iPhone 15 and 16 models can file a claim through December 21, 2026. Apple denies the allegations.
The short version
Who's paying: Apple
Total fund: $250 million, per ClassAction.org
Who can claim: U.S. buyers of certain iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 models, June 10, 2024 to March 29, 2025
Payment per person: Pro rata payout of $25 per eligible iPhone, up to $95 per device
Claim deadline: December 21, 2026
What the case was about
The case is Landsheft v. Apple Inc., filed March 19, 2025, in federal court in Northern California, according to ClassAction.org. The plaintiffs claimed Apple's ads promised Siri features powered by Apple Intelligence that iPhone buyers did not get on time. Apple denies the allegations, and ClassAction.org's page says the settlement includes no finding of liability. The court granted preliminary approval on July 17, 2026, according to ClassAction.org. A final approval hearing has not been confirmed by a source reviewed for this post.
According to ClassAction.org, the settlement covers U.S. residents who bought an iPhone 16, 16e, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max, 15 Pro or 15 Pro Max in the United States between June 10, 2024 and March 29, 2025. The phone must have been bought for a purpose other than resale. Claims opened September 21, 2026. Engadget reported that online claims require the iPhone's serial number, which appears under Settings, then General, then About. Claims can also be filed by mail.
The money
ClassAction.org says a valid claim can receive a pro rata payout of $25 per eligible iPhone. The amount can go up or down depending on how many valid claims are filed, and it is capped at $95 per device. Payments come only after the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved, the site says. Engadget reported that payment options include PayPal, Venmo, direct bank transfer or check. Apple denies the allegations in the lawsuit.
How to file a claim
The court-approved settlement site, per ClassAction.org, is SmartphoneAISettlement.com. The claim deadline is December 21, 2026.
Have your iPhone serial number ready for online filing. A Claim ID and PIN appear on some notices, but Engadget reported they are not required.
Claims are handled by the settlement administrator. Caught Red-Handed isn't affiliated with the settlement.
Claims opened September 21, 2026, and close December 21, 2026. Payments will not go out until the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved.
Sources
ClassAction.org: Apple Siri Apple Intelligence advertising class action settlement, September 22, 2026
This story is based on the records and reports linked above. Charges, lawsuits, and other accusations are claims, not findings of guilt or liability, unless the story says a court has ruled.
