Apple users in the United States have a deadline approaching for a potential payout regarding Siri-enabled devices. Individuals who purchased these devices between September 17, 2014, and December 31, 2024, may be eligible to receive compensation from a class action lawsuit settlement with Apple.
The tech giant agreed to pay $95 million to settle allegations that private communications of users were improperly accessed due to unintended activations of Siri. Although Apple has denied these claims, the settlement was filed on December 31. Users can submit claims for up to five devices at a rate of $20 per device, with a maximum potential payout of $100. However, claims must be submitted by July 2 of this year.
The settlement is pending approval from a judge in August, which means payments will only be made if the settlement is approved without any successful appeals.
Eligible devices include Siri-enabled iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, MacBooks, iMacs, HomePods, iPod touches, and Apple TVs. In recent updates, Apple has highlighted record usage across its products, further reflecting the widespread adoption of their technology.
Siri has been a part of Apple’s ecosystem since its introduction in 2011 with the iPhone 4S, and the lawsuit pertains to devices released after the “Hey, Siri” feature was launched in 2014. Alongside this, Apple is working on enhancing Siri with advanced AI features, although the rollout was recently postponed until next year.
For those looking to submit a claim regarding this class action settlement, further information and necessary documents can be found on the designated website. This settlement not only provides potential financial relief to users but also opens a dialogue about privacy expectations in a growing digital landscape.