Overview
- The $95 million settlement addresses allegations that Siri-enabled devices recorded private conversations without user consent and shared them with third parties.
- Consumers who owned Siri-enabled devices between September 17, 2014, and December 31, 2024, may qualify for compensation if their confidential communications were captured due to unintended Siri activations.
- Eligible claimants can receive up to $20 per device for up to five devices, with the final payout amount dependent on the number of valid claims and administrative costs.
- The deadline to file claims or object to the settlement is July 2, 2025, with a final court hearing for approval set for August 1, 2025.
- Apple denies wrongdoing, citing privacy reforms introduced in 2019, including halting default Siri audio retention and making audio training opt-in.