The claim window is now open for an
announced earlier this year, giving certain iPhone users the chance to get up to $95.Apple
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agreed to pay $250 million to settle claims that it misled customers about Siri's Apple Intelligence features.
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Customers who were part of the class action lawsuit said they purchased iPhones expecting certain Siri features they allegedly did not receive.
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"The $250 million settlement fund represents the largest false advertising settlement in history," Ryan Clarkson, co-lead counsel on the class-action lawsuit and founder and managing partner of Clarkson Law Firm, said in an email to CBS News.
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Apple declined to comment.
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The company has previously denied the allegations.
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According to the settlement agreement, the settlement shall "not be construed in any fashion as an admission of liability or wrongdoing by Apple.
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Here's what to know about eligibility and how to file a claim.
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How do I file a claim?
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iPhone users can visit SmartphoneAISettlement.com to file a claim, according to a spokesperson for Clarkson Law Firm, a public interest law firm.
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The person must input basic personal information, including their name, address and phone number.
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They must also enter their iPhone's serial number, which can be found in the phone's Settings section.
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Once they finish inputting that information, they can select the payment method.
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As SmartphoneAISettlement.com points out, consumers are limited to "one cash payment per eligible device."
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If they purchased another iPhone that meets the eligibility requirements, they must complete a separate claim form.
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How do I know if I am eligible?
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If you bought an iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, or any iPhone 16 model between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025, you're eligible to file a claim.
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According to SmartphoneAISettlement.com, the person filing a claim must be the person who originally purchased the device.
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If you're not sure if you're eligible, you can call 1-888-988-8945 or write to this address for information: Landsheft, et al. v. Apple Inc.; Settlement Administrator; P.O. Box 301132; Los Angeles, CA 90030-1132.
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How long do I have to file a claim?
The claims window is open until Dec. 21, 2026.
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How much money will I receive?
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Customers who submit a valid claim form will initially get $25 per eligible device.
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However, that amount may be increased up to $95 or decreased depending on the "total number of valid claims submitted and other factors," the claims website says.
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When will I get the payment?
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A district court in San Jose, California, will hold a hearing on Feb. 24, 2027, to decide whether to approve the settlement.
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If there are any appeals, it could delay the payment process.
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"If there is no appeal, your settlement benefit will be processed promptly," according to the claim website.
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