$95 million Apple settlement payments begin — who qualifies and when to expect your money

Apple has begun distributing payments from a $95 million settlement stemming from a class-action lawsuit alleging that Siri recorded private conversations and shared them with third parties. Payouts, beginning on Friday, are reaching eligible claimants with up to nearly $40 per device, though many are receiving around $8. Apple denies any wrongdoing, stating they settled to avoid further litigation regarding third-party grading practices that were addressed in 2019.

The lawsuit, originating from a 2019 whistleblower report to The Guardian, claimed Apple devices listened to confidential communications without consent and shared recordings for targeted advertising. The settlement applies to current and former U.S. owners of Siri-enabled devices—iPhones, MacBooks, and Apple TVs—who experienced unintended Siri activations in the past decade and submitted claims between May and July 2025. Claimants could submit for up to five devices, with a $20 cap per device.

Payments are appearing as bank deposits labeled “Lopez Voice Assistant” or “Lopez Voice Asst—Payouts.” Apple maintains that Siri data was never used for marketing profiles or sold to third parties, and the settlement was a means to resolve the case and move forward.

(Source：The Economic Times)