Apple may pay iPhone users up to $95 - check if you qualify before the deadline and how to claim money from Apple’s $250 million Siri settlement explained

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Key takeaways

Apple agreed to a $250 million class-action settlement over Siri and Apple Intelligence features.
Eligible US customers who bought specific iPhone 15 and 16 models can receive between $25 and $95.
The deadline to submit a claim for the settlement is December 21, 2026.

Apple lawsuit claim overview

Apple’s $250 million settlement over Siri’s Apple Intelligence features is now accepting claims, with eligible iPhone owners potentially receiving up to $95 per qualifying device. The settlement follows a class-action lawsuit involving claims that Apple misled customers about Siri’s Apple Intelligence features.

Customers who brought the lawsuit said that they purchased iPhones expecting certain Siri features that they allegedly did not receive, as per CBS News. Apple has denied the allegations, and the settlement agreement states that it is not an admission of liability or wrongdoing by Apple. The claim deadline is December 21, 2026.

Who can claim money from Apple

People who bought an iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max or any iPhone 16 model between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025, can file a claim. The person filing must have originally purchased the device. The iPhone must also have been purchased for personal or professional use and not for resale, as per the settlement information cited by CBS News.

The settlement covers US customers who purchased qualifying iPhone 15 or iPhone 16 models during the specified period. People with multiple eligible devices must submit a separate claim for each device and consumers are limited to one cash payment per eligible device.

How much could eligible iPhone owners receive

The settlement fund is worth $250 million, but the maximum payment is not guaranteed. As per the CBS News, customers who submit a valid claim will initially receive $25 per eligible device. That amount could increase to as much as $95 or decrease depending on the total number of valid claims submitted and other factors.

Eligible customers can file a claim at SmartphoneAISettlement.com, as per reports. Claimants need to provide basic personal information, including their name, address and phone number, along with their iPhone’s serial number.

Payment options and deadlines

Claimants can choose how they want to receive the settlement payment. WIRED reported that the available options include PayPal, Venmo, an electronic bank transfer or a paper check. CBS News lists PayPal, Venmo, direct deposit and check among the payment options.

Eligible iPhone owners have until December 21, 2026, to submit a claim. The settlement is also subject to court approval. CBS News reported that a district court in San Jose, California, is scheduled to hold a hearing on February 24, 2027, to decide whether to approve the settlement. Appeals could delay the payment process.

What Apple says about the claims

The lawsuit centers on claims involving Apple’s promotion of Siri features connected to Apple Intelligence. WIRED reported that the case involved allegations that Apple overhyped its Apple Intelligence tools, specifically the planned Siri AI overhaul.

Apple denies wrongdoing. WIRED reported that Apple said it resolved the matter to remain focused on delivering its products and services. CBS News also reported that Apple declined to comment on the current claims process and had previously denied the allegations.

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