Apple is set to pay $95 million to settle a class-action lawsuit based on Siri’s privacy.
The lawsuit accused Apple of obtaining private communications via Siri without user consent.
The settlement confirmed a July 2 deadline to submit claims.
Attention, US-based residents of the Apple ecosystem: it’s time to rummage through your receipts.
If you bought a Siri-enabled device between September 2014 and December 31, you may be able to get in on the payout of a class-action lawsuit brought against Apple. Those who can provide proof of purchase have until July 2 to submit their claims, according to a website dedicated to the suit.
Apple agreed in December 2024 to pay $95 million to settle a class-action lawsuit that alleged users’ confidential or private communications were obtained by Apple as a result of an unintended Siri activation. Although the company denied all of the allegations, a settlement agreement was filed on December 31.
US-based users can submit claims for up to five devices and potentially receive up to $20 per device for a total payout capped at $100, according to the terms of the settlement.
The case is still awaiting approval from a judge in August, so payments will be made only if the judge approves the settlement and resolves any potential appeals.
Apple doesn’t publicly disclose the exact number of active devices being used, but CFO Kevan Parekh told investors that it reached “a new all-time high across all products and geographic segments” in January.
Eligible devices include: Siri-enabled iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, MacBook, iMac, HomePod, iPod touch, or Apple TV.
Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment by Business Insider.
Siri made its debut in 2011 with the iPhone 4S. The lawsuit covers devices purchased after Apple introduced the “Hey, Siri” voice activation feature in 2014. The virtual assistant is currently under construction as Apple prepares to usher it into a new era powered by its AI software.
In March, Apple announced that it would delay its Siri overhaul, which would add Apple Intelligence for a “more personalized” experience, until next year.
For its Apple Intelligence delays, the tech giant is facing another lawsuit that alleges Apple misled consumers with its ads about the features of its AI software.
If you’d like to submit a claim for the class-action settlement for Siri, visit this site.
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