Apple has agreed to pay $250 million to settle a class action lawsuit accusing the company of overselling its Apple Intelligence tools, particularly the long-delayed Siri AI overhaul, according to the settlement terms reached in May. The deal covers US customers who bought certain iPhone 15 or iPhone 16 models directly from Apple between June 10, 2024 and March 29, 2025. Eligible claimants could receive up to $95 for each qualifying phone. The settlement follows claims that Apple promoted Siri features to drive iPhone sales.

The claim form requires applicants to attest that they expected to receive a Siri Apple Intelligence feature and did not receive it. Apple denies any wrongdoing as part of the agreement. In a statement issued in May, the company said it resolved the matter to stay focused on delivering the most innovative products and services to its users. The revamped Siri AI voice assistant is now available to owners of newer iPhones through iOS 27, but that availability does not affect eligibility for past purchases.

Claims can be filed at smartphoneaisettlement.com by clicking the blue button in the top-right corner of the page labeled File A Claim. Applicants are first asked whether they have a Claim ID and PIN, though having that information on hand is not required. On the final page, filers must provide either their iPhone serial number or their Apple Account ID. Those unsure where to find the serial number can open the Settings app, tap General, and choose About, where the string of letters and numbers appears near the top of the screen.

Claimants may choose to receive payment through PayPal, Venmo, an electronic bank transfer, or a paper check. Owners of multiple eligible devices must complete the form again for each phone they wish to claim. The deadline for iPhone owners to submit claims is December 21. The settlement applies only to customers in the United States who purchased the specified models from Apple during the covered period.

The case centers on how Apple marketed Siri features in connection with iPhone sales. Customers who sign the claim form are required to state that they expected a Siri Apple Intelligence feature and did not receive it. Apple has not admitted fault, and the company framed the resolution as a way to remain focused on its core product work.

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