Apple Agrees to $95M Siri Settlement: What It Means for Users

When we talk about a premium brand like Apple, the first thing that comes to our mind is trust and security. But when this same company inadvertently records our most private moments and shares them with others, questions arise—not just about the brand, but about the entire tech ecosystem. The Apple Siri controversy was one such incident, which raised concerns about the privacy of millions of American users. Due to this controversy, Apple had to make a huge class action settlement of $95 million, in which a provision has been made to compensate millions of people.

What was the matter? Siri inadvertently recording conversations

The original purpose of Apple Siri was to understand your spoken instructions and respond to you immediately. But when this voice assistant gets activated without any command and starts recording private conversations, the problem becomes serious. This was the root of this case. Many users found that Siri recorded conversations even without them saying “Hey Siri,” and Apple sent these recordings to third-party contractors to evaluate Siri’s performance. But this evaluation was happening without the permission of the users.

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Who is eligible for the settlement?

If you have purchased a Siri-enabled device between September 17, 2014 and December 31, 2024 and you live in the US or its territories, then you can be a part of this settlement. Here is a table so that you can understand whether you are eligible or not:

Eligibility Criteria	Details
Time Period	September 17, 2014 to December 31, 2024
Location	United States or its territories
Device Type	iPhone, iPad, MacBook, iMac, HomePod, etc.
Siri-enabled Device	Yes
Unintended Siri Activation	Yes
Private Conversations Recorded and Shared	Yes

If you meet all these conditions, then you can fill out the claim form and are entitled to potential compensation.

Settlement amount and payment structure

Apple has set an amount of $95 million to resolve this dispute. This amount will be divided among the affected users. Up to $20 can be paid for each Siri-enabled device. However, the actual amount will depend on how many people have filled out the claim form.

Number of Devices	Potential Payment (Per Device)
1 Device	Up to $20
2 Devices	Up to $40
3 Devices	Up to $60
More Devices	Payment subject to settlement cap

This means that if you have purchased multiple devices, you can receive more compensation—but the amount paid out may change depending on the total funds and the number of claimants.

How to fill out the claim form and by when?

If you are eligible, you must fill out the claim form by July 2, 2025. To fill out the claim form, you will need to provide the following details:

• What devices did you purchase and when?
• What address do you currently live at?
• When did you activate Siri on the device?
• You confirmed an unintentional Siri activation

Here is a summary of the relevant dates:

Important Date	Details
Claim Form Deadline	July 2, 2025
Final Hearing Date	August 1, 2025
Estimated Payment Date	60–90 days after final approval

Is there any proof required?

Apple has simplified the claim process. You do not need to provide proof of purchase of your device, but you will need to state under oath that you purchased a Siri-enabled device and enabled Siri. Also, you will need to state that Siri recorded your private conversations without permission.

Required Document/Information	Requirement
Details of Purchased Device	Yes
Whether Siri was Enabled	Yes
Unintentional Activation of Siri	Yes
Invoice or Receipt as Proof	Optional, not mandatory

Apple’s position: No admission, but offer of settlement

Apple has not admitted any legal fault in the case. The company has said that they only used the recordings to improve the quality of Siri. Nevertheless, this $95 million settlement offer was made to calm the anger of the users and avoid legal hassles.

Apple also said that Siri recordings will now be kept for a shorter period of time and users will be given the option to delete their recordings or turn off Siri tracking.

What do we learn from this?

This case teaches us a big lesson—with technological convenience comes responsibility. We are all surrounded by smart devices, but we should understand that every voice assistant or smart feature can peep into our lives. We should regularly check the settings of our devices, especially those related to privacy.

• Keep features like “Hey Siri” on only when necessary.
• Be sure to read the privacy policy of Apple or any other brand.
• If any incident seems suspicious, report it to the concerned company or legal institution.

Conclusion: Will you get compensation?

If you purchased a Siri device in the past years and live in the US, you should not miss this opportunity. Fill out the claim form, follow the deadlines, and take action to seek justice for your privacy violation.

This case also shows that users’ voices matter—even against the world’s largest tech company.

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