Apple Siri Apple Intelligence Settlement: How Much You Can Claim

People who bought an iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max or covered iPhone 16 model in the United States from June 10, 2024 through March 29, 2025 for use rather than resale may qualify. The proposed $250 million settlement estimates payments at $25–$95 per qualifying device, depending on claims. Submit a separate claim for each device by December 21, 2026.

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Claims open Deadline: December 21, 2026

Who qualifies?

U.S. residents who bought an iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max or any iPhone 16 model in the U.S. from June 10, 2024, through March 29, 2025, for use rather than resale may qualify. Your claim must confirm you expected Siri Apple Intelligence features you did not receive.

How much could I receive?

The starting payment is $25 per eligible device, but it can increase or decrease based on valid claims and deductions. The maximum is $95 per device. Neither $25 nor $95 is guaranteed.

Do I need supporting documents?

Provide your device serial number and certify the required purchase and feature-expectation information. If the serial number is unavailable, the saved claim instructions allow your Apple account email and the phone number associated with the iPhone. Additional verification may still be needed.

Do I need a notice ID or PIN?

The available materials do not establish a settlement notice ID or PIN requirement. Device verification is separate: use your serial number or the specified account information. Contact the administrator at 888-988-8945 if you need help.

What is the deadline?

Submit your claim by December 21, 2026. That is also the opt-out deadline. The available notice does not specify an exact online cutoff time or a paper-claim postmark rule, so check the form's submission instructions.

How do I claim?

Personally complete a claim through the official settlement website for each qualifying device, or use its paper form. Provide the verification information and required certifications, then choose an available payment method. A notice alone does not secure payment.

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Who is covered by this settlement?

The settlement covers U.S. residents who bought one of the listed iPhone models in the United States for personal or other non-resale use during the stated purchase period. To receive money, a person also has to say they expected certain Siri Apple Intelligence features at purchase that they did not receive.

The notice excludes Apple and related people and entities, as well as the judge assigned to the case, that judge’s staff, and their immediate family members.

How much could a valid claim pay?

A valid claim pays $25 for each eligible device claimed. That amount could go up or down after claims are reviewed, but it cannot be more than $95 per device.

The final payment depends on the number of valid claims and devices claimed, as well as deductions from the settlement fund for such items as notice and administration, taxes, court-approved lawyer fees and costs, and service awards.

Can I claim for more than one phone, and how do I submit a claim?

You may submit a claim for each eligible device you purchased. You must personally complete and submit a valid Claim Form by December 21, 2026.

The notice directs people to use the online Claim Form. You can choose payment by a physical check or a digital check if your claim is approved.

What information will the claim form require?

The Claim Form asks for your current contact details and confirmations about the phone purchase, purchase date, and the Siri Apple Intelligence features you expected but did not receive.

It also requires information sufficient to confirm purchase and/or ownership. The notice does not say which documents, if any, must be provided, so it does not identify a specific receipt, invoice, or other record as required proof.

When could payments be sent?

Payments cannot be made unless the Court approves the settlement. The final approval hearing is scheduled for February 24, 2027, at 9:00 a.m.

There may be appeals after approval. If there is no appeal, the notice says benefits will be processed promptly, but it does not provide a specific payment date.

What happens if I do nothing or opt out?

If you do nothing, you will not receive a payment. But if you are a class member, you will still be bound by the settlement and give up the covered rights to bring or participate in a lawsuit against Apple about the claims in this case.

To keep any right you may have to bring your own related claim, you must exclude yourself (opt out) by mailing an individual written request for exclusion postmarked by December 21, 2026. An opt-out means you receive no settlement payment.

What must an opt-out request include?

You generally may request exclusion only for yourself. An authorized representative may request exclusion for a minor or entity they represent.

  • Use an individual written request; group or mass opt-outs are not allowed.
  • Include the case name and number, your full name, address, telephone number, your personal signature and date, and a clear statement that you want to opt out or be excluded.
  • Mail the request to the Settlement Administrator so it is postmarked no later than December 21, 2026.

Can I object to the settlement instead of opting out?

An objection tells the Court why you oppose the settlement, requested lawyer fees and expenses, or service awards. You may object only if you remain in the settlement; someone who opts out cannot object.

A written objection must be filed electronically, in person, or by mail by December 21, 2026. It must include identifying and contact information, information showing you are a class member, the reasons for the objection and supporting evidence, and other details listed in the notice.

Other Important Dates

  • Exclusion deadline: 2026-12-21
  • Objection deadline: 2026-12-21
  • Final approval hearing: February 24, 2027, at 9:00 a.m.
  • Hearing location: United States District Court for the Northern District of California, San Jose Courthouse, 280 South 1st Street, Courtroom 3 – 5th Floor, San Jose, CA 95113

Case Details

  • Total settlement fund: $250,000,000
  • Case name: Landsheft, et al. v. Apple Inc.
  • Case number: 5:25-cv-02668 (N.D. Cal.)
  • Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of California
  • Administrator: Landsheft, et al. v. Apple Inc. Settlement Administrator
  • Official Settlement Website: https://www.SmartphoneAISettlement.com

Sources

Official Settlement Website
Claim form, FAQ, deadlines, administrator information
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Official Settlement Notice (PDF)
Court-approved notice describing eligibility and benefits
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Official Notice

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Information last updated on 2026-10-21