Apple Intelligence Siri Class Action Settlement
Apple Intelligence Siri Class Action Settlement
Apple Inc. agreed to pay $250 million to settle claims that buyers of certain iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 models expected Siri Apple Intelligence features that were not delivered. U.S. residents who bought an eligible iPhone in the United States between June 10, 2024 and March 29, 2025 can file a claim for an estimated $25 per device, which may be adjusted up or down to a maximum of $95. A receipt is not required, and the claim deadline is December 21, 2026.
Settlement fund
$250M
Non-reversionary common fund
Top payout
Est. $25 to $95
Per eligible iPhone, adjusted pro rata
Claim deadline
Dec 21, 2026
84 days remaining
You may be owed money
Filing is free and takes a few minutes. Deadline: Dec 21, 2026.
Do you qualify?
You are a Class Member if ALL of the following apply:
- You bought an iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16e, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, or iPhone 16 Pro Max.
- You bought it in the United States between June 10, 2024 and March 29, 2025, and you live in the United States.
- You bought it for a purpose other than resale. You can file a separate claim for each eligible device.
- Excluded: Apple, entities in which Apple has a controlling interest, and Apple's directors, officers, and employees.
- Excluded: Judicial officers assigned to the case, their staff, and their immediate families.
Not sure if you qualify? Call the Settlement Administrator at 1-888-988-8945, or visit SmartphoneAISettlement.com.
What happened
The plaintiffs allege that Apple advertised Siri Apple Intelligence features to promote the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 lineup, and that buyers purchased those phones expecting features that were not delivered. The first lawsuit was filed in March 2025, and eight related cases were consolidated in the Northern District of California under Landsheft v. Apple Inc. The plaintiffs claim the conduct violated state consumer protection laws.
Apple denies all of the allegations and denies that it did anything improper or unlawful. The Court has not decided who is right. The parties agreed to settle to avoid the cost, risk, and delay of continued litigation. Apple will pay $250 million into a settlement fund, and the class is estimated at roughly 36 to 37 million consumers.
How to file a claim
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1. Confirm you are eligible
You qualify if you live in the United States and bought an iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, or any iPhone 16 model (16, 16e, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, or 16 Pro Max) in the United States between June 10, 2024 and March 29, 2025, for a purpose other than resale.
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2. Find your serial number
You do not need a receipt. The Claim Form asks for information sufficient to confirm your purchase or ownership of the device, such as its serial number. You can find the serial number on your iPhone under Settings, General, About, on the barcode of the original box, or on your original receipt or invoice. The Claim Form also refers to the Apple Account email address or phone number as an alternative way to identify the device. Submit one claim for each eligible iPhone.
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3. File online or by mail
Submit the Claim Form online at the official claim portal by December 21, 2026, or mail a paper Claim Form postmarked by that date to: Landsheft, et al. v. Apple Inc. Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 301132, Los Angeles, CA 90030-1132. Digital payment options are available only for claims filed online. Notice documents, the Settlement Agreement, and court filings are posted at SmartphoneAISettlement.com.
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4. Receive your payment
You can choose a physical check or a digital payment. Payments are issued after the Court grants final approval at the February 24, 2027 Final Approval Hearing and any appeals are resolved. No follow-up is required once your claim is submitted.
Key dates
- Dec 21, 2026 Opt-out & objection deadline Upcoming
- Dec 21, 2026 Claim filing deadline Upcoming
- Feb 24, 2027 Final Fairness Hearing (9:00 a.m. PT, San Jose Courthouse) Upcoming
- TBD after final approval Payments issued to claimants Pending
The Final Approval Hearing is scheduled for February 24, 2027 at 9:00 a.m. PT before the Honorable Noël Wise in Courtroom 3, 5th Floor, San Jose Courthouse, 280 South 1st Street, San Jose, CA 95113. The Court will also consider Class Counsel's request for attorneys' fees, litigation expenses, and service awards of up to $2,000 per Class Representative. The Court may move the hearing, so check SmartphoneAISettlement.com for updates before traveling.
Where the money is going
Apple will pay $250 million into a settlement fund. Attorneys' fees, litigation expenses, service awards, taxes, and notice and administration costs are paid from the fund before per-device payments are calculated. Payments start at an estimated $25 per eligible device and are adjusted pro rata based on the number of valid claims, up to a maximum of $95 per device.
All amounts listed above are pending and subject to final court approval at the Final Approval Hearing. Fee, expense, service award, and administration figures come from the preliminary approval motion, and the Court may award less than the amounts requested. Per-device payments are estimates and will be adjusted pro rata based on the number of valid claims.
Common questions
How much money will I receive?
Each valid claim is estimated at $25 per eligible iPhone. The final amount will be adjusted up or down pro rata based on the number of valid claims and the fees and costs the Court approves, with a maximum of $95 per device. You can file a claim for each eligible device.
Do I need to submit proof of purchase?
A receipt is not required. The Claim Form asks for information sufficient to confirm your purchase or ownership of the eligible device, such as the serial number found under Settings, General, About on the iPhone or on the original packaging. The Claim Form also refers to the Apple Account email address or phone number as another way to identify the device.
What if I didn’t receive a notice?
You can still file. The claim process does not appear to require a Claim ID or Notice ID from a mailed or emailed notice. If you bought an eligible iPhone during the class period, you can submit a claim at SmartphoneAISettlement.com or call 1-888-988-8945 before the December 21, 2026 deadline.
Does staying in the class affect my right to sue later?
If you stay in the Settlement Class, you cannot sue, continue to sue, or be part of any other lawsuit against Apple based on, arising out of, or related to the claims in this case, whether or not you file a claim. To keep those rights, you must exclude yourself by December 21, 2026.
When will payments be sent out?
Payments come after the Court grants final approval at the February 24, 2027 Final Approval Hearing and after any appeals are resolved. If there is no appeal, the settlement website says benefits will be processed promptly, but an appeal can add a year or more.
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This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Dapeer Law, P.A. is not the administrator of this settlement and is not affiliated with Apple Inc., Verita Global, LLC (the Settlement Administrator), or Class Counsel Ryan J. Clarkson of Clarkson Law Firm, P.C., Laurence D. King of Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP, and Brian Danitz of Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, LLP. The case is Landsheft, et al. v. Apple Inc., Case No. 5:25-cv-02668, pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California before the Honorable Noël Wise. Class representatives are Peter Landsheft. Apple denies wrongdoing. This website is attorney advertising. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.