Apple Siri settlement payments hitting bank accounts. What to know.
Eligible Apple customers are receiving payouts from a $95 million settlement regarding Siri's alleged privacy violations.Summary
Payments from a $95 million settlement in the class-action lawsuit “Lopez v. Apple” are now appearing in the bank accounts of eligible customers. The lawsuit accused Apple of recording users’ private conversations without their consent after accidental Siri activations between September 17, 2014, and December 31, 2024. Apple denied the allegations but agreed to the settlement. Class members could receive up to $20 per device for a maximum of five devices, but the average payout per device was around $8, resulting in up to $40 for those claiming five devices. The settlement funds are intended to compensate users whose confidential communications were allegedly recorded and potentially shared with third-party advertisers. Eligible devices include iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, and other Siri-enabled products. The deadline to submit a claim was July 2, 2025.
(Source：USA TODAY)