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LOS ANGELES - Apple has agreed to settle claims that its Siri virtual assistant secretly recorded users' conversations, according to documents filed Tuesday in federal court.
The proposed settlement would end a five-year legal battle over allegations that Apple violated privacy laws by activating Siri without the trigger phrase "Hey, Siri."
Key details of the settlement
What we know
Consumers who owned Siri-equipped Apple devices between September 17, 2014, and the end of 2023 may file claims. The settlement awaits approval at a proposed February 14 hearing in Oakland, California.
What we don't know
Final payment amounts could change based on number of claims filed. Court documents estimate only 3% to 5% of eligible consumers will participate.
How to file a claim
The bottom line
- Maximum compensation: Up to $20 per device
- Device limit: Five devices per consumer
- Eligible devices: iPhones and other Apple products with Siri
Impact on Apple
By the numbers
The $95 million settlement represents:
- A fraction of Apple's $705 billion in profits since 2014
- Less than 10% of the $1.5 billion estimated potential trial damages
- Up to $29.6 million in potential attorney fees
The Source
Information from federal court documents filed in Oakland, California, and Apple company statements.