GoKawiilAfter winding its way through reviews and preliminary approvals, the legal settlement against Apple over its misleading AI claims during the initial Apple Intelligence launch has reached the point where claimants can sign up to be paid from the $250 million pool via a live website.
Apple settled a false advertising lawsuit brought by Clarkson Law Firm in May, agreeing to pay $250 million to customers who bought some iPhone models during a specified period. The lawsuit alleged that Apple misled customers by promising AI features that didn’t ship with the new devices. If you purchased an iPhone 16 or iPhone 15 at launch, you may be entitled to receive a portion of the quarter-billion-dollar settlement. Payouts between $25 and $95 per eligible device are expected.
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“Apple has reached a settlement to resolve claims related to the availability of two additional features. We resolved this matter to stay focused on doing what we do best, delivering the most innovative products and services to our users,” an Apple spokesperson said in an earlier statement to CNET managing editor David Lumb.
The Court granted preliminary approval of the settlement on July 17. Then an Aug. 13 order moved up the final approval date by seven months.
How to claim your portion of the settlement
As of Sept. 21, you can go to SmartphoneAISettlement.com and enter your information to confirm your eligibility for monetary relief. People whom Apple and the settlement administrator determined would be eligible will also receive email or postal notices from the company Verita directing them to the website.
The claims window closes on Dec. 21, 2026, so you have three months to act.
Who is eligible for the $250 million settlement?
If you bought one of the following devices between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025, you could be eligible to receive a settlement payment:
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