Apple's $95M Siri Settlement: Are You Eligible for a Payout?
You could be entitled to a cash payout if you've owned an Apple device in the past decade— yes, even just one. Apple has agreed to a $95 million class-action settlement over allegations regarding privacy violations.
Millions of U.S. customers are potentially eligible, and claims are now open. Here's everything you need to know, who qualifies, how to file, how much you could get, and what this means for Apple moving forward.
Why Is Apple Paying $95 Million?
The lawsuit, officially titled In re Apple Siri Privacy Litigation, grew out of a simple, unsettling claim: that Siri was eavesdropping. Users said the voice assistant was turning on without being summoned, quietly capturing snippets of private conversations without user consent.
Apple denies it did anything wrong. But instead of dragging things out in court, the company agreed to pay $95 million to make it go away. That fund is meant to compensate users who believe their privacy was breached by this virtual assistant.
Who is Eligible to File a Claim?
To qualify, you must meet these criteria:
You lived in the United States between October 12, 2011, and January 31, 2024
You owned or used a Siri-enabled Apple device (iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, etc.)
You used Siri at least once during that period
This includes nearly anyone who has used a Siri-enabled Apple product in the U.S. during the last 10+ years. If we do the math... it's a lot of people.
How Much Money Can You Get?
If you are eligible and submit a valid claim, you could receive up to $100. The actual amount depends on how many people file claims. If millions apply, the payout may be lower per person.
Still, you can receive real money to do something as simple as submitting a form. And the process takes less than five minutes.
How to File Your Claim
No proof of purchase is required in most cases. Still, you will be asked to confirm that you used a Siri-enabled Apple device during the eligibility period. Here’s how to claim your share of the Apple Siri settlement:
Go to the official settlement site.
Click “Submit Claim”: You can file online or print and mail your form.
Information: You must provide basic contact details and confirm which Siri-enabled devices you used.
Submit before the deadline: All claims must be submitted by July 2, 2025.
Important Dates
Claim Deadline: July 2, 2025
Objection/Exclusion Deadline: June 17, 2025
Final Approval Hearing: August 8, 2025
Remember that payments won't be sent out until the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved. If all goes smoothly, payments could begin later in 2025.
Why This Case Matters
The Siri lawsuit raises a question a lot of us have quietly wondered: are our devices listening a little too closely? Voice assistants are supposed to be polite. Helpful. Quiet until spoken to. But if you’ve ever had Siri butt into a conversation uninvited, or fire up in the middle of a movie, you already know the truth: these things are always listening, whether you asked them to or not.
This lawsuit isn’t only about a check in the mail. It’s about trust. Apple built its empire on the promise of privacy. That your data stays yours. But even the biggest names in tech slip up. It took a class-action lawsuit to drag this one into the light.
Because sometimes, “Hey Siri” turns into “Hey, what else have you been hearing?”
Don’t Miss Out on Your Share
It’s easy to overlook settlements like this. But they matter— for your wallet and your consumer rights.
You are likely eligible if you’ve used Siri on any Apple product in the past decade. Visit the settlement site and file your claim before July 2, 2025. It’s quick, simple, and a small way to hold tech giants accountable.