# Apple's $250M Siri settlement: how to claim your cash

> Apple agreed to pay $250 million over overhyped Siri AI features. Here's how to claim up to $95 per phone.
- Title: Apple's $250M Siri settlement: how to claim your cash · WIRED
- Summary: Apple agreed to pay $250 million over overhyped Siri AI features. Here's how to claim up to $95 per phone. If you bought an iPhone 15 or 16 between June 2024…
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- Source: WIRED — https://wired.com/story/how-to-claim-your-cut-of-apple-250-million-siri-settlement
- Author: Reece Rogers
- Published: 2026-09-22T18:19:13.85+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: apple, siri, apple intelligence, class action lawsuit, settlement, iphone 15, iphone 16, consumer refund
## Apple pays $250M over Siri hype
In May, Apple agreed to settle a class action lawsuit claiming the company overhyped its Apple Intelligence tools and the long-delayed Siri AI overhaul.
## Who qualifies for the payout
You're eligible if you bought an iPhone 15 or iPhone 16 from Apple between June 10, 2024 and March 29, 2025. You can claim up to $95 per phone.
## Why Apple is paying out
The lawsuit claimed Apple promoted Siri features to sell iPhones but didn't deliver the promised Apple Intelligence capabilities customers expected.

> I expected to receive a Siri Apple Intelligence feature and did not receive it
## How to file your claim
Visit smartphoneaisettlement.com and click File A Claim. You'll need your iPhone's serial number or Apple Account ID. Find your serial number in Settings > General > About.
## Payment options and deadline
Choose PayPal, Venmo, bank transfer, or a paper check. If you have multiple eligible devices, file a separate claim for each one. The deadline is December 21.
## Key takeaway

If you bought an iPhone 15 or 16 between June 2024 and March 2025, you can claim up to $95 per device by December 21 at smartphoneaisettlement.com.