Apple's Siri Settlement Could Mean Cash for You—Here's How
An unexpected email about something called the "Lopez Voice Assistant Class Action Settlement" might be sitting in your inbox. If it is, you could be entitled to a piece of a $95 million payout from Apple. The message isn't a scam, but rather the result of a five-year-old lawsuit alleging the tech giant's virtual assistant, Siri, was eavesdropping on private conversations.
Filed under the case name Lopez v. Apple Inc., the suit accused Apple of allowing Siri to activate unintentionally, listening in on users without consent across a range of devices, including iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, Apple Watches, and HomePods, between Sept. 17, 2014, and Dec. 31, 2024. Apple has denied any wrongdoing but agreed to settle earlier this year.
Consumers who owned a Siri-enabled device during that timeframe and experienced what they believe to be unintended voice assistant activation may be eligible for compensation. Some people received email or postcard notices that include a claim identification and confirmation code. But even if you didn't get a notification, you can still file a claim by visiting the settlement's official website and entering your eligible devices manually. You'll need the model and serial numbers of up to five Siri-enabled products, and you can choose to receive payment via check, e-check, or direct deposit.
If you're approved, the payout could be up to $20 per Siri device, depending on how many valid claims are filed. The deadline to submit a claim is July 2. Final approval of the settlement is scheduled for a hearing on Aug. 1, and payments will begin once the court signs off and any appeals are resolved.
The settlement highlights ongoing scrutiny of how smart devices handle voice data. With Siri-enabled products potentially recording unintended audio, eligible users may now be able to file a claim based on when and how they used their devices. If you owned a Siri-capable Apple product between 2014 and 2024, it's worth checking your email—or the claim site.
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