Apple has agreed to pay $250 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging that it failed to deliver promised Apple Intelligence features for Siri. The settlement, which received preliminary court approval on July 17, 2026, allows eligible iPhone owners to claim up to $95 per device, though the final amount depends on the number of valid claims submitted.
The case, Landsheft, et al. v. Apple Inc., is pending in federal court in Northern California. Plaintiffs claimed that Apple promoted certain Siri capabilities powered by Apple Intelligence, leading consumers to expect features that were not available during the class period. Apple denies the allegations and states it did nothing improper or unlawful. Despite the denial, the company agreed to the settlement fund rather than continue litigation. A final approval hearing is scheduled for February 24, 2027.
Eligibility is restricted to the original purchasers of seven specific models: iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16e, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. The standard iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are excluded. To qualify, a device must have been purchased in the United States between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025, for personal or business use. Claimants must also certify that they expected to receive the covered Siri features at the time of purchase and did not receive them as expected.
The base payment is set at $25 per eligible device. However, this figure is adjustable based on the total number of valid claims. If fewer claims are filed, the payment may increase to a maximum of $95 per device. Conversely, if more claims are filed, the payment can fall below $25. Administrative costs and approved attorneys' fees are deducted from the $250 million fund before distribution.
The claims period opened on September 21, 2026, and closes on December 21, 2026. Individuals and organizations can submit claims through smartphoneaisettlement.com. The settlement site notes that people who believe they belong to the class can file even if they did not receive a physical or email notice. Claimants should have their device serial number ready, which can be found in the iPhone settings under General and About, or on original packaging.
Payments will not be processed until after the settlement becomes effective. The court must grant final approval at the February 2027 hearing, and any appeals could further delay disbursement. If a qualified individual does not file a claim by the deadline, they will not receive a payment but will remain bound by the settlement terms if approved. This binding effect limits their ability to pursue separate legal action against Apple regarding the claims covered by this lawsuit. The deadline to request exclusion from the class or formally object is also December 21, 2026.
The timing of the settlement coincides with Apple's rollout of its updated Siri AI beta with iOS 27 in September 2026. The new Siri features include the ability to use personal context from device information, handle follow-up questions, and take actions within supported apps.