There's an Apple Class Action Lawsuit Happening-Here's How To Know if You Qualify for a Pay Out
Apple has announced its decision to settle a class action lawsuit that was brought about over a series of phone enhancements from 2024.
The lawsuit argued that the company claimed new technology was added to iPhones during that time, prompting customers to rush to stores to buy updated versions of the phones. However, when they got them home, shoppers claimed that the devices failed to deliver on what was promised. You can learn more about the Apple settlement below, including how you can find out whether or not you're eligible to collect part of the settlement money.
Apple Reaches Settlement in iPhone 16 Case
USA Today reports that Apple reached a settlement on May 5, when both sides in the case filed paperwork accepting a $250 million settlement. While the company denies any wrongdoing, it has agreed to pay certain customers after a class action lawsuit was filed over claims that Apple misled people over the technology that would be included on its iPhone 16 in 2024.
The class action suit was started by Peter Landsheft, who claimed that the company said the new phone would contain certain AI enhancements, including:
- A collection of AI features known as Apple Intelligence
- A "dramatically enhanced Siri"
However, Landsheft claims his phone was missing those features, prompting him to file a suit in which his lawyers claimed that Apple "deceived millions of consumers into spending hundreds of dollars on a phone they did not need, based on features that do not exist."
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Find Out if You're Eligible for the Apple Settlement
Think you're owed money as part of the settlement? According to USA Today, you must have purchased your iPhone between June 10, 2024, and Mar. 29, 2025, to qualify. Additionally, people have to have purchased certain devices during that time, including:
- iPhone 16
- iPhone 16e
- iPhone 16 Plus
- iPhone 16 Pro
- iPhone 16 Pro Max
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
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How Much is Apple Paying Each Customer
While eligible consumers shouldn't expect a huge payday, those who qualify are likely to receive somewhere between $25 to $95 per device.
However, that doesn't mean you should be lining up to collect your payments quite yet. While both sides have agreed to the settlement and filed their paperwork with the courts, there are still a few more judicial hoops to jump through before payments can start being sent out, including the judge's review and approval.
And while it doesn't look like anyone anticipates any holdups there, there is always a chance that something delays the process, which could postpone the arrival of the checks. That being said, it seems pretty likely that eligible Apple customers will receive some sort of compensation as part of this case, even if they aren't exactly sure when or how much it will ultimately be.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.
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This story was originally published May 7, 2026 at 2:38 PM.