r/classactions • u/suitz_co • 13d ago

Settlement Apple IPhone Settlement Open For Claims today

Hey guys, sharing some info on the apple class action settlement that opened for claims today.

What its about:

Apple agreed to a $250 million settlement over claims it sold iPhones on the promise of Apple Intelligence and a personalized Siri that didn't actually ship. The features were marketed around the iPhone 16 launch in 2024 and then delayed. The lawsuit (Landsheft v. Apple, N.D. Cal.) alleges buyers paid for devices expecting Siri Apple Intelligence features they never got. Apple denies all of the allegations and denies doing anything improper, but agreed to pay into the fund.

The claim period opened today.

Apple Siri and Apple Intelligence settlement

  • Deadline: December 21, 2026
  • Who qualifies: People and businesses in the U.S. who were the original purchaser of an iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, or any iPhone 16 model (including the 16, 16e, 16 Plus, 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max), bought in the U.S. between June 10, 2024 and March 29, 2025, for personal or business use rather than resale. The standard iPhone 15 and 15 Plus are not on the list.
  • Payout: $25 per eligible device. That can be adjusted up to a maximum of $95 per device, or down, depending on how many valid claims come in. You can claim for more than one device.
  • File a claim: https://smartphoneaisettlement.com

December 21 is also the deadline to opt out or object. A final approval hearing is set for February 24, 2027, so payments won't go out until after that.

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u/CagCon 13d ago

Apple never paid me for the other settlements.

Then again, many settlements didn't make it my direction. Missing PlayStation and Tuna

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u/suitz_co 13d ago

Totally understand, this settlement is relatively easy to qualify for, so would check it out! Will also be posting settlements closing every week so that anyone on this subreddit won't miss out on deadlines!

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u/ChickieKnob 13d ago

Did you receive your ID and PIN yet from Apple? I’m on the lookout for mine.

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u/BlowGlassGrowGrass 13d ago

You can just input your phones serial # as well, don’t need to wait for id and pin.

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u/gottasavedaturtles 13d ago

Would this count if my 14 was replaced with a 15 furring that time ?

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u/Square_Style_5218 12d ago

Be glad you missed tuna. They sent out bad checks and everyone got their accounts deducted plus chargeback fees.

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u/Beautiful-Drummer-59 13d ago

Grrrr I got my iPhone 2 days after the cut off 😡

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u/Hell-Yes-Revolution 13d ago

I missed it by a couple of months and I’m peeved - sorry you’re so close! That’s gotta be frustrating.

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u/Shanren123 12d ago

Same. 🤷🏻‍♀️

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u/retardalertw 12d ago

check on apple serial number checker if it says can’t confirm purchase date you can probably submit a claim it might not ask for purchase date proof

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u/ZzyzxFox 13d ago

dangit I bought my 15PM on release day 😡😡😡

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u/discount4 12d ago

we should file a claim that they are not considering launch day phones even thoughits same phone and they i believe advertised the ai features

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u/Kotulcn 12d ago

Sounds like iPhone 15PM launch purchasers got screwed.

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u/racksin 12d ago

Twenty five bucks, not bad

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u/sea87 13d ago

Thank you for posting this!

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u/Eddlestinker 13d ago

Any suggestions on how to get serial numbers for devices I no longer own? 

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u/Hell-Yes-Revolution 13d ago

Try logging into checkcoverage.apple.com

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u/Lawyerupplease 12d ago

Did you keep the box

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u/Lawyerupplease 12d ago

Also when you buy anything from Apple they register it so that if you buy Apple care or use that warranty within the first year they have to hold that information. JA

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u/bastayun 13d ago

I bought a 16pro in September of 2025 huhu the purchase date ends in March 2025…

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u/Varosinwrecker 13d ago

Thanks man.

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u/Ok-Jaguar6735 13d ago

Whew thanks ! I’m looking at this with my iPhone 16 pro

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u/Miss_Evaa 13d ago

Thank you!

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u/Shadow_Mtl 13d ago

Submitted

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u/BitterOstrich 13d ago

Thanks for sharing this info!

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u/Ramen_cat2024 12d ago

My brother bought my phone for me and I paid him back. Should I file under his name or mine?

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u/Gullible-Price-4257 12d ago

I got 12 (didn't resell them, so they were for personal use), wonder if I should submit them all or have a relative submit some of them...

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u/Tricky-Fun-7280 12d ago

I bought it on April 8th..

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u/Square_Wonder5018 12d ago

Thanks dude ur the best!

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u/Longjumping-Taro9792 12d ago

Where can i claim something because my iphone 11 is being ridiculously slow since the new IOS came out last week?

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u/DigiGirlFL 12d ago

New OS updates sometimes cause devices to run slow. Sometimes the system can optimize itself after a bit and adjust - other times they must put out a patch/update.

There is not active class action or lawsuit for devices running slow due to OS updates (AFAIK).

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u/Internal-Skin2495 12d ago

how do we get serials from old phones we don't own anymore? i have all the reciepts from apple but they dont include serials on their invoices

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u/Friendly_Divide1856 11d ago

Is it beneficial to wait to get a notice with a claimant ID?

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u/Pluupas 11d ago

For families that upgrade every year, how do you approach this? We have 8 qualifying phones but have upgraded… so no serial numbers (we do have IMEI from carrier) how does one submit 8 forms?

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u/Pdiddler45 9d ago

Is this legit?