How to get a slice of the $250M Apple settlement

Last year, Apple customers sued the company, claiming they were duped into buying a new iPhone through alleged false advertising. The plaintiffs said they were led to believe the tech would come packed with a long-awaited artificial intelligence upgrade to Siri, when it was actually delayed. If the omission is something you noticed, it’s time to get your buck. 

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The sign-up to receive a slice of the $250 million settlement announced in May is open. To be , customers must have purchased an iPhone 16, iPhone 16e, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025, in the United States. 

In the sign-up portal, customers can apply by entering their phone’s serial number, which can be found in the Settings app. Eligible customers can expect to receive up to $95.  

Submitting the form isn’t an automatic guarantee for a check in the mail anytime soon. The settlement is still subject to final approval from Northern District of California Judge Noël Wise in a hearing scheduled for Feb. 24, 2027. 

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Are you stuck with an iPhone 15 Pro you bought for the AI feature? Well, the wait is finally over. Apple announced earlier this month that a beta version of Siri AI is now available on iOS 27, which runs on iPhone 15 Pro models and later. The company also just launched its new iPhone 18 line, including its first foldable model for $2,000, for those that want to use their settlement money to make a dent in that hefty price tag. 

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