Apple Class Action Settlement 2026 — Battery, App Store & More

Apple has settled multiple high-profile class action lawsuits over the past decade. Here is a summary of the major settlements:

Check the settlement cards above for all currently open Apple class action claims with live deadlines and filing links.

In 2017, Apple acknowledged that it had been intentionally slowing down older iPhone models — including the iPhone 6, 6S, 6 Plus, 6S Plus, 7, 7 Plus, and SE (1st generation) — through iOS software updates. Apple claimed the throttling was necessary to prevent unexpected shutdowns caused by aging lithium-ion batteries. Critics and class action plaintiffs argued the real reason was to pressure users into buying new iPhones rather than simply replacing their batteries.

The class action alleged that Apple had deceived customers by failing to disclose that iOS updates would significantly degrade phone performance. Affected users reported their phones becoming noticeably slower after updates, not knowing this was deliberate. Apple eventually agreed to a $500 million settlement.

Eligibility: You had to own an iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus, 7, 7 Plus, or SE (1st generation) running iOS 10.2.1 or later (iOS 11.2 or later for the iPhone 7 series). The settlement paid $25 per iPhone (minimum), reduced proportionally if the total claims exceeded the fund. The claims period for this settlement has closed. Watch SettlementRadar for new Apple battery-related litigation.

In January 2025, Apple agreed to pay $95 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging that Siri voice recordings were shared with third-party advertisers without user consent. The lawsuit, filed in 2021, alleged that Siri was inadvertently activated and recorded private conversations, and that those recordings were provided to Apple's advertising partners — resulting in users seeing targeted ads related to private discussions they had near their Apple devices.

The settlement covers US residents who owned a Siri-enabled Apple device between September 17, 2014 and December 31, 2024. Eligible class members include owners of iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, Apple Watches, HomePods, and iPod touches. The settlement provides up to $20 per Siri-enabled device (capped at five devices per person, maximum $100 per household).

To qualify, class members need to confirm that they experienced an inadvertent Siri activation where a private conversation was overheard and/or that they saw an advertisement related to something Siri may have recorded. The claims deadline and distribution details are available on SettlementRadar — check the settlement cards above for current status and filing links.

Apple settled a class action lawsuit in 2022 for $50 million related to the "butterfly" keyboard mechanism used in MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro models from 2015 to 2019. The butterfly mechanism, designed to be thinner than traditional laptop keyboards, was notoriously prone to failure — small debris such as crumbs or dust would cause keys to double-type, fail to register, or stick permanently.

The settlement covered owners of MacBook models with butterfly keyboards manufactured between 2015 and 2019: MacBook (2015, 2016, 2017), MacBook Air (2018, 2019), and MacBook Pro (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019). Eligible claimants who had repair-related costs or whose keyboard failures required repairs could claim reimbursement. The basic tier paid a flat amount based on the severity of keyboard issues experienced; claimants with documented repair costs could claim higher amounts.

The claims period for the butterfly keyboard settlement has closed. If you had keyboard issues with an Apple laptop from this era and did not file, the window has passed — but SettlementRadar tracks new Apple hardware defect litigation as it develops.

In 2021, Apple settled a class action antitrust lawsuit with small iOS app developers for $100 million. The lawsuit alleged that Apple's 30% commission on App Store purchases — combined with its prohibition on third-party app stores for iPhones — constituted an illegal monopoly that harmed both developers and consumers.

The settlement primarily benefited small developers (those who earned less than $1 million per year from the App Store) and included changes to App Store policies, including allowing developers to communicate with customers about pricing and alternative purchasing options outside the App Store. Individual developer payments ranged from $250 to $30,000 based on their App Store revenue.

Separate consumer-side App Store antitrust litigation continues in multiple jurisdictions. If you purchased apps or made in-app purchases on the Apple App Store, you may be eligible for future settlements as these consumer-side cases resolve.

Step 1: Check SettlementRadar for currently open Apple settlement claims. The Siri privacy settlement (for devices owned 2014–2024) may still have an open claims window — check the settlement cards above for the current deadline and status.

Step 2: Identify which Apple devices you own or have owned. For the Siri settlement, you need to confirm you owned a Siri-enabled Apple device during the class period. For battery throttling claims (closed), you needed to own a specific iPhone model.

Step 3: Go to the official settlement administrator's website via the SettlementRadar link. Enter your claim information — typically your name, contact details, and confirmation of device ownership.

Step 4: If the settlement has a documented harm tier (such as the keyboard settlement, where you could claim actual repair costs), gather any receipts or service records showing costs you incurred.

Step 5: Submit before the deadline and save your confirmation number.

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