Did Siri Secretly Record You? How to Claim Your Cut of Apple’s $95 Million Payout

Apple’s Siri Just Cost Them $95 Million—Here’s How You Get Paid
If you’ve ever muttered “Hey Siri” between 2014 and 2024, you might be owed cash. A bombshell lawsuit accused Apple of recording private conversations through Siri-enabled devices without consent. Now, the tech giant is paying out $95 million to affected users. But time is ticking to claim your share. Let’s dive in.

🔍 The Siri Scandal: What Apple Allegedly Did Wrong
The 2019 class-action lawsuit claimed Apple violated privacy laws by:

• 📅 Recording voices between Sept. 17, 2014, and Dec. 31, 2024 via iPhones, HomePods, and other Siri devices
• 🎙️ Storing audio snippets without clear user consent, even during accidental activations
• 🤖 Using recordings to improve Siri’s AI—potentially exposing sensitive conversations to contractors

Apple settled without admitting guilt, but the $95 million payout signals they’reputational damage control mode.

✅ Your Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Paid
Here’s how to claim up to $20 per device:

1. 📧 Check your inbox for an email titled “Lopez Voice Assistant Class Action Settlement” (sent since May 2025)
2. 💻 Visit the settlement website and click “Submit Claim”
3. 🔢 Enter your unique ID and confirmation code from the notice (or select “New Claim” if you didn’t get one)
4. 📱 List up to 5 eligible devices (iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, HomePods, or Macs with Siri)
5. ⏰ Submit by July 2, 2025—no extensions!

Payouts will be adjusted based on claim volume but could reach $20/device. Final amounts drop August 1.

⚠️ Hidden Catch: What You’re Giving Up
Before rushing to claim, consider these trade-offs:

• 🚫 You forfeit future lawsuits against Apple for Siri-related privacy violations
• 📉 Payouts could shrink to pennies per person if millions file claims
• 🔍 No admission of guilt from Apple—this isn’t a “win” for privacy advocates

If you’re outraged, you can opt out by September 15, 2025 to pursue independent legal action.

🚨 Apple’s Siri Trouble Is Just Beginning
While this settlement closes one chapter, three new lawsuits (filed May 2025) accuse Apple of:

• 🤥 False advertising about Siri’s upcoming “Apple Intelligence” upgrades
• ⏳ Delaying the AI-powered Siri reboot promised for late 2025
• 💸 Overhyping capabilities to boost iPhone 16 sales

With regulators now scrutinizing voice AI ethics, this $95M payout might be a drop in the bucket.

💡 Final Verdict: Should You Claim the Cash?
This settlement is a privacy victory—it’s a refund for what Apple allegedly took. If you:

• ✅ Want quick compensation: File before July 2
• ✅ Own multiple Apple devices: Max out 5 claims
• 🚫 Seek larger damages: Opt out and lawyer up

Either way, this case reminds us: when we say “Hey Siri,” someone might be listening. Will you take the money—or fight for bigger change?

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Sources: PC Mag. How to Claim Your Share of Apple's $95 Million Siri Snooping Settlement, 2025-05-08. https://tech.yahoo.com/cybersecurity/articles/claim-share-apples-95-million-143930548.html