If you purchased a recent iPhone, you may be entitled to money from a proposed $250 million class action settlement with Apple, and the deadline to file a claim is approaching.

The lawsuit alleges that consumers purchased certain iPhones expecting to receive advertised Siri and Apple Intelligence features that they allegedly did not receive. Apple denies any wrongdoing, but has agreed to establish a $250 million settlement fund to resolve the claims.

You may qualify if you live in the United States and were the original purchaser of an iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, or any iPhone 16 model, including the iPhone 16e, and purchased the phone in the United States between June 10, 2024 and March 29, 2025. The phone must have been purchased for personal or business use, rather than for resale.

Eligible class members who submit valid claims are expected to receive $25 per qualifying device, although payments could increase to as much as $95 per device or decrease depending upon the number of claims submitted and other settlement expenses.

Importantly, you must submit your own claim by December 21, 2026. If you purchased multiple qualifying phones, a separate claim must be submitted for each device. You will need your 

To determine whether you qualify and to submit a claim, visit the official Smartphone AI Settlement website and select “File A Claim.” You can also call 888-988-8945 to confirm if you are included in the settlement. Have your device's serial number handy.

There is no reason to leave settlement money unclaimed if you qualify. Check your iPhone model and purchase date now so you do not miss the deadline.