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If you buy iPhone 16 or iPhone 15 When it launches, you may be able to claim some money from a class action lawsuit against Apple. Everything is connected to the new Apple intelligence Features that the company previewed during the launch — features that ultimately didn’t arrive on time, but were revealed more widely this week in Worldwide Developers Conference 2026.
Apple settled last month a Shareholder lawsuit It agreed to pay $250 million to customers who purchased iPhone 16 phones and some iPhone 15 models during a specific period. The lawsuit alleged that Apple misled customers by promising artificial intelligence features that did not ship when the new devices were launched. Payments are expected to range between $25 and $95 per eligible device.
In a statement to CNET editor David Lomb, an Apple spokesperson said: “Apple has reached a settlement to resolve claims related to the availability of two additional features. We have resolved this matter to remain focused on doing what we do best, delivering the most innovative products and services to our users.”
Why is there a lawsuit over Apple Intelligence?
When Apple announced the new iPhone 16 lineup, it emphasized how it would improve artificial intelligence features such as Improved Siri Which can act as an intelligent agent. When the phones arrived, Apple Intelligence wasn’t ready yet; Its first features didn’t arrive until iOS 18.1, five weeks later.
According to Proposed settlement“Apple allegedly saturated the market with deceptive ads, urging consumers to purchase iPhones based on the promise of some improved Siri features.”
Some Apple Intelligence features shipped shortly after the launch of iPhone 16 and iOS 18, including Visual intelligence, Direct translation, Writing tools, Jinmoji and cleaning. But those were not the advanced features that Apple highlighted.
Who is entitled to a $250 million settlement?
Customers who purchased one of the following devices between June 10, 2024 and March 29, 2025 are eligible for the settlement payment:
- iPhone 16
- iPhone 16e
- iPhone 16 Plus
- iPhone 16 Pro
- iPhone 16 Pro Max
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are included because they have the processor and memory to run Apple Intelligence features.
It is estimated that there are approximately 36 million customers eligible for this settlement.
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How to claim your share of the settlement
For now, you have to wait.
As set forth in the settlement, Apple will provide a list of eligible customers and their contact information to the settlement administrator.
After verifying the data, Verita will send postal and email notifications to these customers directing them to the settlement website. This site has not been created yet. The deadline to file your claim will be 90 days after the notice arrives.
When can you expect to receive your settlement payment?
Under the settlement, Apple must provide information about affected customers within five days of approval of the settlement, which is scheduled for June 17, 2026.
When the data is provided and verified, a 45-day notice period begins to inform potential consumers that they are eligible for a payment.
Actual payment of claims will occur within a period of 60 calendar days after final details, such as exclusions and objections, are finalized. This means the first checks or deposits will arrive sometime after September 2026, depending on court dates and potential extensions.
