Want $20 for each Apple device that might have eavesdropped on you? The Cupertino-based tech giant is ready to shell out up to $95 million to settle claims that Siri was a bit too eager to listen in on private conversations.
Apple hasn't admitted wrongdoing, but agreed to compensate U.S. users up to $100 per household, according to court documents filed December 13, 2024 in Oakland, California.
The settlement addresses allegations that its voice assistant recorded conversations without the "Hey Siri" wake word and potentially stored and shared this data with advertisers—something Apple has denied in previous occasions.
Here's a quick guide to claiming your share of the $95 million settlement.
How to get paid
To qualify for the settlement, you'll need to be a U.S. resident who owned one or more qualifying devices between September 17, 2014, and December 31, 2024. The process requires submitting a claim by May 15, 2025, and verifying under oath that Siri activated without your permission.
The website to submit your claim is not active right now. Users will have to keep an eye on the news and refer to the official page in order to be considered once the site goes active. It should be ready in less than 45 days.
The settlement covers a wide range of Apple devices, including iPhone 6 and newer models, iPads released since 2014, all generations of the Apple Watch, the HomePod and HomePod Mini, as well as MacB...

















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