This week, Apple settled a $250 million class action lawsuit over claims that it misled iPhone owners about the arrival of Apple Intelligence and an overhauled Siri.
Thanks to the settlement, up to 36 million iPhone owners are eligible for a payout of up to $95 per device, a significant amount, especially for serial iPhone purchasers.
Read on to discover if you're eligible and how to claim your portion of the settlement.
Are you eligible?
Per the settlement, it covers about 36 million devices, including most of the best iPhones.
The list includes the entire iPhone 16 lineup (iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, and iPhone 16e), as well as the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. You must have purchased an eligible device in the United States between June 10, 2024 and March 29, 2025.
"The $250 million non-reversionary common fund that our legal team helped secure will provide class members who timely submit approved claims with a presumptive per-device payment of $25 for each eligible device, which may decrease or increase up to $95 per device, depending on claim volume and other factors," reads the settlement.
However, it's important to note that the presiding judge must still approve the settlement. If everything goes through, eligible owners could receive between $25 and $95, depending on how many people submit a claim.
How to claim the iPhone settlement
When the judge approves a settlement, those involved create an administrator website that outlines what's required and how to submit a claim. More details on submitting claims, such as forms to complete, whether proof of purchase is required, and other critical information, are posted to the website. More than likely, you'll need the device's serial number, Apple Account information, and phone number.
According to the Clarkson Law Firm, which is representing consumers in the case, "In a few weeks, the link to the settlement administrator website will be available."
What that means for you, assuming you're one of the people who purchased an eligible iPhone, is that you can't do anything yet. But you can rest assured that we'll keep you informed regarding the latest iPhone settlement news as it becomes available.
In the meantime, you can sign up for alerts on the case through the Clarkson Law Firm's settlement website.
