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$135 million data consent settlement: How cell phone users can claim their share now

Cell phone users may receive cash from a $135 million settlement. This follows a lawsuit alleging Google illegally collected consumer data via Android. Google denies wrongdoing but agreed to the payout. Eligible users will get a payment. Google must also change its terms of service and Android setup screens to disclose data collection and get consent.

$95 million Apple settlement payments begin — who qualifies and when to expect your money

Apple has started distributing payments from a $95 million settlement connected to a class-action lawsuit over its Siri voice assistant reportedly recording private conversations and sharing them with third parties. Eligible U.S. claimants, who faced unintended Siri activations and filed claims between May and July 2025, are currently receiving payouts. Per-device payments are almost $8, with deposits labeled "Lopez Voice Assistant" or "Lopez Voice Asst—Payouts."

Google settles Google Assistant privacy lawsuit for $68 million

Google will pay $68 million to settle a lawsuit. The suit claimed its voice assistant spied on smartphone users. This violated privacy. Users accused Google of recording private conversations. This was done to send targeted advertising.

Apple Siri Privacy Settlement: Last chance to file claim before deadline! See whole process, who can file

Apple users must act by July 2 to claim a portion of a $95 million settlement over alleged Siri privacy violations. Apple denies wrongdoing but agrees to the payout. Eligible users had Siri-enabled devices between 2014 and 2024 and may receive up to $100 depending on the number of valid claims.

Apple’s $95 million Siri settlement explained: Who qualifies, how much you’ll get, and how to claim

Apple will pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit. The suit claims Siri recorded users without consent. Affected users may get compensation. The deadline to file a claim is July 2, 2025. A final hearing is set for August 1, 2025. Payouts will begin after court approval. Apple denies any wrongdoing but settled the case.

Are you eligible for Apple's $95 million settlement? Check how to submit claims, deadline and more

Anyone who's owned an Apple device since 2014 may be eligible to receive part of a $95 million class action lawsuit. The tech giant has been accused of spying on users. The lawsuit was filed in a California federal court in 2021 by users who allege their private conversations were being recorded by their Apple devices after unintentionally activating Siri.

Apple’s Siri Settlement: Here's when and how consumers may receive their payouts from the $95 million lawsuit

Siri on Apple devices was inadvertently activated, resulting in potential privacy violations. Although Apple has not admitted to any wrongdoing, the settlement allows impacted users to seek financial compensation through claims.

If you’ve purchased an Apple device in the last decade, you could be eligible for a cash payout, here’s how to claim yours today

Apple Siri privacy settlement is making headlines as Apple agrees to pay $95 million to users who believe Siri secretly listened to their private conversations. If you’ve owned an Apple device like an iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch from 2014 to 2024, you could be owed money. Most payouts are around $20 per device, and you don’t need a code to apply. Claims must be submitted by July 2, 2025. Whether or not you received an email or postcard, this guide walks you through everything. Don’t miss your chance to claim what could be rightfully yours from Apple.

Time is ticking: You have less than 60 days to claim your share of Apple’s $95 million Siri settlement; here’s how to cash in fast

US residents who owned Siri-enabled Apple devices between September 2014 and December 2024 could receive compensation from Apple's $95 million settlement. The lawsuit addressed concerns over unintentional Siri activations and data collection. While Apple denies any wrongdoing, a settlement was offered. Eligible individuals can claim up to $20 per device, with a maximum of $100 for five devices.

ETtech Explainer: Apple settles Siri lawsuit for $95 million

In a media statement, Apple said, “Apple has never used Siri data to build marketing profiles, never made it available for advertising, and never sold it to anyone for any purpose. We are constantly developing technologies to make Siri even more private, and will continue to do so."

Apple clarifies Siri privacy stance after $95 million class action settlement

Apple clarified that it has never sold data from its Siri voice assistant or used it for marketing profiles, following a $95 million settlement over such accusations. The tech giant emphasized that Siri data is only used to improve accuracy, and users must explicitly opt in for that. A similar lawsuit involving Google's Voice Assistant is also ongoing.

Are you an Apple device owner? Millions may be eligible for a payout in a $95 million class action lawsuit settlement

Apple has agreed to a $95 million settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging that its voice-activated assistant, Siri, recorded private conversations without users' consent.

Apple to pay $95M to settle Siri lawsuit; apologises for saving user voices without consent

Apple's Siri was eavesdropping and that is why it has agreed to pay a whopping $95 million to members who filed class action suite; here's what else it was doing

In a pretty recent development it has been known that the famous company Apple has eventually agreed to settle a lawsuit which dates back to the year 2019 for a whopping $95 million. Speculations were there that Siri of Apple was actually eavesdropping and that is why members actually filed a class action lawsuit.

Apple agrees to pay $95 million over Siri eavesdropping; iPhone, Mac and iPad users may also get compensation

Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit alleging it used its Siri virtual assistant to eavesdrop on user conversations without their consent, sharing recordings with advertisers. The settlement, pending court approval, could result in compensation for millions of consumers affected between 2014 and 2021.

Apple to pay $95 million to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of snoopy eavesdropping

The alleged recordings occurred even when people didn't seek to activate the virtual assistant with the trigger words, "Hey, Siri." Some of the recorded conversations were then shared with advertisers in an attempt to sell their products to consumers more likely to be interested in the goods and services, the lawsuit asserted.

US moves closer to filing sweeping antitrust case against Apple

The agency is focused on how Apple has used its control over its hardware and software to make it more difficult for consumers to ditch the company's devices, as well as for rivals to compete, said the people, who spoke anonymously because the investigation was active.

Google turns to a steady old hand to fight antitrust charges

Google and its parent firm Alphabet are preparing to face off next week in federal court against the Justice Department and a collection of states, which claim the tech giant illegally abused its monopoly power to keep its search engine on top.

Voice payments in local language bridge an eDivide

This technology is expected to significantly help feature phone users get the benefit of digital railroads such as Unified Payments Corporation.

Exclusive interview with Prosus CEO

Today we bring you an exclusive interview with Bob van Dijk, CEO of Prosus, which announced on Tuesday that it would pay a whopping $4.7 billion for Indian payment gateway firm BillDesk.

Facebook paid contractors to transcribe user audio files

Facebook has confirmed that it had been transcribing users’ audio and said it will no longer do so.