Apple may owe you up to $95 from a $250 million settlement over its AI rollout — here's who qualifies

stockbusters/Envato Apple may soon be writing checks to millions of iPhone owners after agreeing to a $250 million settlement over its rollout of Apple Intelligence (1). The settlement stems from allegations that Apple marketed advanced AI-powered Siri features as a major selling point for the iPhone 16 lineup and select iPhone 15 models (2), even though some of those headline features weren't available when the devices launched. Apple has denied wrongdoing but agreed to settle the case. Must Read The ultra-rich use these 5 real estate strategies to build wealth while they sleep — you can start with just $100 Robert Kiyosaki says this 1 asset will surge 400% in a year and begs investors not to miss this 'explosion' Millionaires under 43 hold only 25% of their wealth in stocks. Surprised? Here's where their money is actually going Potential claimants can remain on standby. If the settlement receives preliminary court approval on today (3), eligible customers will receive notices from a settlement administrator (4). The proposed agreement covers roughly 37 million (5) eligible devices sold during the period in question. How to claim your share of the Apple settlement At the moment, there is no settlement website where consumers can file claims. Under the proposed agreement, Apple will provide a list of eligible customers and their contact information to settlement administrator Verita (4). Once that information is verified, affected consumers will receive notices by email or mail explaining how to file a claim. To qualify, consumers must have purchased one of the following devices (4) in the United States between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025: iPhone 16 iPhone 16e iPhone 16 Plus iPhone 16 Pro iPhone 16 Pro Max iPhone 15 Pro iPhone 15 Pro Max The deadline to submit a claim will be 90 days (4) after a notice is received. Individual payouts are expected to range from roughly $25 to $95 per eligible device (4). The final amount will depend on how many people participate in the settlement. Read More: About 1 in 5 Americans over 50 has zero retirement savings. Here's why it's not too late Apple is betting big on AI despite the backlash The timing of the settlement is notable because Apple just used its 2026 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) to unveil a dramatically expanded AI strategy centered on Apple Intelligence and a rebuilt Siri experience. The new iOS 27 software (6) introduces a more advanced Siri with deeper awareness of on-screen content, tighter integration with apps and expanded generative AI tools across the operating system. Apple also announced additional image-generation, writing and automation features designed to make AI a core part of the iPhone experience.