What the case is about
Apple has settled some of the largest consumer class actions in tech: performance throttling on older iPhones, Siri capturing audio without a wake word, and a string of hardware-defect cases covering keyboards, screens and batteries. Because Apple ties purchases to Apple IDs, verification is often straightforward.
Most Apple settlements pay per device rather than per person, with a cap of commonly three to five devices per claimant. Households with several iPhones, iPads and Macs bought in the class period often qualify for multiple payments from one claim form.
Apple device claims are one of the few categories where keeping records pays off directly. A serial number pulled from Settings, or an old order confirmation email, is usually all that stands between a claimant and a check.
Who qualifies
- You owned or purchased a qualifying Apple device during the class period
- You were a U.S. resident at the time of purchase
- You can identify the device by serial number, IMEI or purchase receipt
How to claim
- 1Find the serial number: Settings > General > About on iOS, or the Apple ID device list.
- 2Check the class period against your purchase date.
- 3Enter each qualifying device on the claim form, up to the cap.
- 4Choose direct deposit where offered. It is faster than a mailed check.
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Frequently asked questions
That is usually fine. Most Apple settlements cover people who owned the device during the class period, not people who still own it. You still need the serial number or a purchase record.
Typically yes, up to a per-claimant cap set by the settlement, which is often three to five devices.
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