IPHONE PRIVACY LAWSUIT
Apple names Meta veteran Scott Tucker as litigation chief in legal team shake-up
Apple has hired former Meta litigation chief Scott Tucker as vice president of global litigation and financial services, strengthening its legal leadership amid mounting antitrust, patent and other lawsuits. The appointment is part of a broader reorganisation under General Counsel Jennifer Newstead, as the iPhone maker faces legal setbacks threatening its services business.
Hey Siri, how did Apple’s early lead in AI turn into a race to catch up?
Apple helped popularise voice assistants, then fell behind as rivals raised the bar. Fifteen years after Siri’s iPhone debut, a long-delayed overhaul puts its comeback to the test.
Apple facing $2.7 billion UK lawsuit over 'unfair' app tracking rules
Apple has said it introduced that feature to allow users to control whether to grant apps permission to track their activity across other companies' apps and websites. Lawyers bringing the new lawsuit against Apple, though, say the feature imposed stricter requirements on third-party app developers than on Apple's own services, giving its advertising ecosystem a competitive advantage.
OpenAI’s new device will be hockey puck-sized and cost over $300
The product — essentially a smart speaker without a display — will be shaped like a doughnut that’s roughly the size of a hockey puck, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the work is confidential. The idea is to make the device easy to carry around the home with one hand.
West Virginia sues Apple, saying iCloud distributed 'child porn'
West Virginia's attorney general sued Apple on Thursday, accusing the iPhone maker of allowing its iCloud service to become what the company's own internal communications called the "greatest platform for distributing child porn."
$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."
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Google loses appeal over app store reforms in Epic Games case
Epic accused Google of monopolising how consumers access apps on Android devices and pay for transactions within apps. Google told the appeals court that the tech company's Play store competes with Apple's App Store, and that Donato unfairly barred Google from making that point to contest Epic's antitrust 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.
Shopify must face data privacy lawsuit in US
A US appeals court revived a data privacy class action against Shopify, allowing it to be sued in California for tracking user data via cookies. The ruling may expand jurisdiction over internet firms. Shopify argued against jurisdiction, but the court found its actions targeted Californians, supporting consumer protections.
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.
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.
Apple sued for failing to curtail child sexual abuse material on iCloud
The notice arrived months after Apple had unveiled a tool that allowed it to scan for illegal images of sexual abuse. But it quickly abandoned that tool after facing criticism from cybersecurity experts, who said it could pave the way to other government surveillance requests.
US Supreme Court allows a court order to take effect that could cost Apple billions of dollars
Epic tried to offer an alternative way to get its mobile app, attempting to evade the developer fees inside the app store, which collects a commission of 15% to 30% on subscriptions and other digital transactions. Apple ousted Epic from its app store after it tried to get around restrictions that Apple says protect the security and privacy of iPhone users while also helping to recoup some of the investment that powers one of the world's most ubiquitous devices.
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.
Antitrust battle over iPhone app store goes to appeals court
Apple will face off with the company behind the popular Fortnite video game in federal appeals court Monday, reviving a high-stakes antitrust battle over whether the digital fortress shielding the iPhone’s app store illegally enriches the world’s most valuable company while stifling competition.
What is Apple doing with its App Store?
For the first time, Apple will allow Spotify, Netflix and other apps that sell digital subscriptions to music, video, magazines, newspapers, books and audio to include an in-app link to their own sites, where users can sign up outside Apple's payment system.
Apple WWDC 2021: iPhone-maker will boost iPad features, improve privacy tools
The virtual event will also include software updates for the Mac, Apple Watch and Apple TV.
Apple vs Epic legal battle: Five things you should know
Epic's lawsuit seeks injunctions on Apple's actions that would allow third party app stores on the iPhone and wants app developers to be able to use their own in-app payment systems, circumventing Apple's commission.
Facebook benefits from pandemic ad spending but Apple could spoil its party
A surge in digital ad spending during the pandemic when consumers shopped online, along with higher ad prices, helped Facebook revenue surge 48%
TikTok faces claim for billions in London child privacy lawsuit
TikTok is one of the world's most popular apps -- especially among youngsters -- and has around 100 million users in Europe alone.
Facebook scores earnings beat on holiday retail advertising; Apple privacy changes loom
Facebook forecast that Apple's update of its iPhone operating system to iOS 14 could start biting into revenues as early as the end of the first quarter.
Facebook sued for spying on Instagram users through their smartphone cameras
The app appeared to be accessing iPhone cameras even when they weren’t actively being used.
Apple rejected justice department demands for encrypted iMessages: Report
The fight between Apple and the DOJ hasn't come to a lawsuit yet, but tensions have been high for a while.
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