Apple $250 Million Siri and Apple Intelligence Settlement, Claim $25 to $95 Per iPhone Before December 21, 2026

If you bought an eligible iPhone in the United States between June 10, 2024 and March 29, 2025, you may be able to claim a payment from Apple Inc.’s $250 million settlement over allegations that it advertised Siri and Apple Intelligence features before they were available. The claim deadline is December 21, 2026.

The settlement provides a presumptive payment of $25 per eligible device. That amount can rise pro rata to a cap of $95 per device or fall below $25, depending on how many valid claims are filed and what the court approves in fees and costs. You must file a claim to be paid.

The court granted preliminary approval on July 17, 2026. Final approval has not been decided. The official website is SmartphoneAISettlement.com.

Apple $250 Million Siri Settlement: Quick Facts

Detail	What is known
Settlement fund	$250,000,000, non-reversionary
Defendant	Apple Inc.
Case	Landsheft, et al. v. Apple Inc.
Case number	5:25-cv-02668-NW
Court	U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (San Jose)
Eligible purchase period	June 10, 2024 to March 29, 2025
Eligible devices	iPhone 16, 16e, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max
Starting payment	$25 per eligible device (subject to adjustment)
Maximum payment	$95 per eligible device
Claim deadline	December 21, 2026
Opt-out and objection deadline	December 21, 2026
Claims opened	September 21, 2026
Preliminary approval	July 17, 2026
Final approval hearing	February 24, 2027, 9 a.m. Pacific
Settlement administrator	Verita Global, LLC
Administrator phone	1-888-988-8945
Official website	SmartphoneAISettlement.com

Who Qualifies for the Apple iPhone AI Settlement?

You qualify if you meet all of these:

• You are a U.S. resident.
• You are the original purchaser of an eligible device.
• You bought it in the United States between June 10, 2024 and March 29, 2025.
• You bought it for personal or business use, not for resale.

Which iPhone Models Are Covered?

• iPhone 16
• iPhone 16e
• iPhone 16 Plus
• iPhone 16 Pro
• iPhone 16 Pro Max
• iPhone 15 Pro
• iPhone 15 Pro Max

The standard iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are not covered. Owning one of the seven models is not enough on its own, because you must also meet the purchase-period, residency and original-purchaser requirements. You can file a separate claim for each eligible device you bought.

Excluded are Apple and certain related entities, company personnel, and the judges assigned to the case and their staff and immediate families. Buyers outside the U.S. and people who bought to resell do not meet the class definition. If you are unsure, call the administrator at 1-888-988-8945 or check the official FAQ.

How Much Could You Receive From Apple’s $250 Million Settlement?

The presumptive payment is $25 per eligible device, and it is not guaranteed. According to the settlement terms as reported, the amount may be raised pro rata up to $95 per device if the total of valid claims is low, or lowered if the total is high. The $250 million fund also covers notice and administration costs, taxes, court-approved attorneys’ fees, litigation expenses and service awards.

In her July 17, 2026 preliminary approval order, Judge Noel Wise required the parties to report to the court before paying any claim above the $95 cap and barred payments before final approval. The parties explained at the July 8, 2026 hearing that exceeding the cap was a low-probability event, according to published coverage.

Treat $25 as the realistic starting point and $95 as the ceiling. If you bought two eligible iPhones, you can file two claims, which at $25 each would be $50 before any adjustment.

Apple denies the allegations, and the settlement is not an admission of wrongdoing.

What Does the Landsheft v. Apple Lawsuit Claim?

The lawsuit alleges that Apple promoted certain Apple Intelligence capabilities for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 15 Pro lines before they were available as buyers expected. The disputed features involve a more capable Siri, including personal-context understanding and the ability to take actions across apps. Published coverage reports that those features were delayed until fall 2025 and later.

The case began on March 19, 2025, when Peter Landsheft sued Apple in federal court in California. Related cases were consolidated under Landsheft, and the parties filed a joint notice of settlement on December 18, 2025. According to published coverage, they signed the settlement agreement as of May 5, 2026, the same day plaintiffs moved for preliminary approval. Ryan Clarkson, a co-lead counsel for the plaintiffs, described it to CBS News as the largest false advertising settlement in history. That is a lawyer’s characterization, not a court finding.

The court has not ruled that Apple violated any law. The parties agreed to settle to avoid the cost and risk of continued litigation.

How to File an Apple Siri Settlement Claim

1. Go to SmartphoneAISettlement.com and choose “File a Claim.” Pick the individual or business option, depending on how the device was bought.
2. Claim ID and PIN are optional. If you got an email with a Claim ID and PIN, enter them. If not, choose the option saying you do not have one and file online anyway.
3. Find your iPhone’s serial number in Settings, then General, then About. If you no longer have the phone, follow the form’s directions for alternative identifying information.
4. Enter your contact information and confirm your purchase details, including that you bought the device in the U.S. during the period.
5. File one claim per device.
6. Pick how to be paid. The official site offers a physical check or a digital check. Business claims use a separate claim form and a template listing the iPhone serial number, the associated Apple Account ID and the phone number, with payment by ACH or check.
7. Submit online by December 21, 2026, or mail a paper claim postmarked by that date. Keep a copy of your confirmation.

Mailing address

Landsheft, et al. v. Apple Inc. Settlement Administrator P.O. Box 301132 Los Angeles, CA 90030-1132

Receiving an email or postcard about the settlement does not mean you have been paid. A claim must be filed. Use only the official website, never pay a fee to file, and do not give payment details to anyone offering to “process” or “unlock” your settlement.

Apple Settlement Opt-Out and Objection Deadlines

Option	Deadline	What it means
File a claim	December 21, 2026	The only way to get paid
Opt out	December 21, 2026 (postmark)	You get no payment but keep any right to sue Apple yourself
Object	December 21, 2026	You tell the court why you disagree while staying in the class
Do nothing	None	You get no payment and remain bound by the settlement’s release of claims against Apple

How to Opt Out

Mail a signed and dated written request, postmarked by December 21, 2026, to the administrator at the address above. Include your name, address, telephone number, the case name and number, and a clear statement that you want to be excluded. Group or mass opt-outs are not allowed.

How to Object

Submit a written objection by December 21, 2026, following the official notice. Send it to the Clerk of Court, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, Robert F. Peckham Federal Building & United States Courthouse, 280 South 1st Street, San Jose, CA 95113, referring to Case No. 5:25-cv-02668-NW. The court can approve or reject the settlement, but it cannot rewrite the amount on an objection. Review the official FAQ for the full requirements.

Apple Siri Settlement: Key Dates

Date	Event
June 10, 2024	Eligible purchase period begins
March 19, 2025	Landsheft lawsuit filed
March 29, 2025	Eligible purchase period ends
December 18, 2025	Joint notice of settlement filed
May 5, 2026	Settlement agreement dated; plaintiffs move for preliminary approval
July 8, 2026	Preliminary approval hearing
July 17, 2026	Preliminary approval granted
September 21, 2026	Claims open
December 21, 2026	Claim, opt-out and objection deadline
February 24, 2027, 9 a.m. PT	Final approval hearing

Check the official Important Dates and Deadlines page for changes before you act.

When Will Apple Settlement Payments Arrive?

Not before final approval, which the court will consider on February 24, 2027. If the court approves the settlement, appeals could take additional time. The administrator has not announced a payment date.

Which Laws Apply to the Apple Siri False Advertising Settlement?

The specific causes of action in the consolidated complaint were not reviewed for this article. False advertising claims of this kind are commonly brought under the following laws, so this is general background, not a list of the claims in this case.

Law	What it covers	Why it matters
California Unfair Competition Law, Bus. & Prof. Code § 17200	Unlawful, unfair or fraudulent business practices	A frequent basis for consumer false advertising suits
California False Advertising Law, Bus. & Prof. Code § 17500	Untrue or misleading advertising	Targets claims about products that are not as advertised
Consumers Legal Remedies Act, Cal. Civ. Code § 1750 et seq.	Deceptive practices in consumer sales	Allows damages and fees for covered consumers
Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23(e)	Court review of class settlements for fairness, reasonableness and adequacy	The purpose of the February 24, 2027 hearing
Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23(h)	Court review of attorneys’ fees	The court decides how much class counsel is paid from the fund
Class Action Fairness Act, 28 U.S.C. § 1332(d)	Federal jurisdiction over large class actions	Why a nationwide consumer case sits in federal court

For another false advertising case, see Mint & Lily Class Action, Were Those Sale Prices Ever Real?. It is a different company and a different case.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Apple $250 Million Settlement

Is the Apple $250 million iPhone settlement approved?

It has preliminary approval from July 17, 2026. Final approval will be considered at a hearing on February 24, 2027.

What is the claim deadline?

December 21, 2026, for filing a claim, opting out and objecting.

Can I get $95 per iPhone?

Possibly, but $95 is the maximum. The presumptive amount is $25, and it could go up or down.

Do I have to file a claim?

Yes. Owning an eligible iPhone does not result in automatic payment.

Can I claim for more than one iPhone?

Yes, with a separate claim for each eligible device that meets the requirements.

Do I still need to own the iPhone?

You must have been the original purchaser during the class period. The form asks for your serial number or other identifying information, and it explains what to do if you no longer have the phone.

What if I do not have a Claim ID and PIN?

You can still file online by choosing the option that says you do not have one.

How will I be paid?

By physical check or digital check on the official claim form. Business claims are paid by ACH or check.

Does Apple admit it misled customers?

No. Apple denies the allegations, and the settlement is not an admission of wrongdoing.

Is SmartphoneAISettlement.com legitimate?

Yes. It is the court-approved administrator’s site (Verita Global). Check the address carefully, since scammers copy settlement sites.

Are settlement payments taxable?

They may be. Ask a tax professional.

What the Record Does Not Show

• Final court approval
• The final per-device payment
• A confirmed payment date
• A court finding that Apple violated any law

Sources and Verification Notes

1. Official settlement website: SmartphoneAISettlement.com, including the FAQ, Important Dates and Deadlines and claim portal
2. U.S. District Court, Northern District of California: Landsheft, et al. v. Apple Inc., Case No. 5:25-cv-02668-NW, including the July 17, 2026 preliminary approval order: cand.uscourts.gov
3. ConsumerAffairs: Deadline to claim money from $250 million Siri settlement (September 21, 2026)
4. iClarified: Claims Open for Apple’s $250 Million Siri AI Settlement (September 21, 2026)
5. Engadget: How to get your cut of Apple’s $250 million Siri settlement
6. Unite.AI: Apple Siri AI Settlement Opens Claims to Eligible iPhone Owners, for the case history and the July 17, 2026 order
7. Rules and statutes: Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23; 28 U.S.C. § 1332(d); Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code §§ 17200 and 17500; Cal. Civ. Code § 1750 et seq.

This article is general information, not legal advice. Whether to claim, opt out or object is your decision. Consult a licensed attorney about your own situation.

Researched and written by Israr Ahmad, legal content researcher and founder of AllAboutLawyer.com. All facts verified against the official settlement website run by the administrator (SmartphoneAISettlement.com), the court’s preliminary approval order as described in published coverage, and recent news reports, as of October 13, 2026. Last Updated: October 13, 2026.