
If you had purchased a Siri-enabled Apple device between September 17, 2014, and December 31, 2024, in the United States, you might be in line for a payment from Apple's $95 million class-action settlement, as per a report. But don't delay, you have until July 2 to file a claim with a proof, according to Business Insider.
While, Apple has denied the accusations, but offered the payout to settle the case, as per Business Insider. A judge will examine the final terms in August, and payments will be issued only if the settlement is approved and appeals are settled, according to the Business Insider report.
Though, Apple had launched Siri in 2011 with the iPhone 4S, but the lawsuit covers devices, including Siri-enabled iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, MacBooks, iMacs, HomePods, iPod touches, and Apple TVs, bought only after Apple introduced the "Hey, Siri" voice activation feature in 2014, as per the report.
You can claim up to $20 per eligible device, for a total payout of $100 if you have five eligible devices, as per Business Insider.
Do I need to provide proof of purchase?
Yes, to file your claim, you’ll need to provide proof of purchase for the Siri-enabled device, as per Business Insider.
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Apple's Class-Action Lawsuit and Settlement
The class-action lawsuit, which blamed Apple for gathering users' personal communications because of accidental Siri activations, resulted in a settlement agreement that was filed on December 31, as per the report.While, Apple has denied the accusations, but offered the payout to settle the case, as per Business Insider. A judge will examine the final terms in August, and payments will be issued only if the settlement is approved and appeals are settled, according to the Business Insider report.
Are You Eligible?
The eligible customers, who are United States residents, can submit claim for as many as five Siri-enabled devices and collect a maximum of $20 per device, a total payout of $100, based on Business Insider.Though, Apple had launched Siri in 2011 with the iPhone 4S, but the lawsuit covers devices, including Siri-enabled iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, MacBooks, iMacs, HomePods, iPod touches, and Apple TVs, bought only after Apple introduced the "Hey, Siri" voice activation feature in 2014, as per the report.
FAQs
How much can I receive?You can claim up to $20 per eligible device, for a total payout of $100 if you have five eligible devices, as per Business Insider.
Do I need to provide proof of purchase?
Yes, to file your claim, you’ll need to provide proof of purchase for the Siri-enabled device, as per Business Insider.
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