We Are Getting Paid...by Apple! Maybe... Siri Settlement Details on Tech Talk with David Snell of ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham

Big news for those who have an iPhone, iPad, or any Apple device that has Siri capabilities on it...we can soon expect a check from Apple! It may only be $20.00 but STILL! A payday is a payday.

On this week's Tech Talk, David Snell of ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham tells us all about this class action settlement agreement. It was discovered that Apple allegedly takes "audio data [that] was disclosed without users' consent to a network of third-party marketers and advertisers". Basically, our phone or whatever devices, have been eavesdropping on us!

I am sure you are saying to yourself, "show me the money!". There are a couple of things you need to know about your potential payout:

According to court documents, Apple is set to create a $95 million non-reversionary fund to cover payments to class members, attorney fees, awards for class representatives, and administrative costs.

The settlement applies to all U.S. based current or former owners of Siri-enabled devices, like iPhones, iPads, and Macs, whose communications were obtained or shared without consent due to unintentional Siri activations between September 17, 2014, and December 31, 2024. Class members can claim up to $20 per Siri-enabled device for up to five devices.

The preliminary approval period hearing is coming up on February 14th, 2025. After that, we have to put our claims in for our fair share of the settlement! 

Also, if you would like to restrict Siri, head on over to David's full blog to read all about this class action lawsuit, how to restrict Siri, and important dates to watch out for.