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Apple Sends Siri Settlement Payments as Google Seeks Approval for $68 Million Deal

Google's separate $68 million proposal awaits court approval.

Overview

  • Apple has begun distributing money from the $95 million Lopez v. Apple settlement, with deposits often labeled "Lopez Voice Assistant" and some recipients opting for prepaid cards or checks.
  • Reported recoveries average about $8.02 per Siri‑enabled device with a maximum observed payout near $40.10 per claimant, below the $20-per-device cap because funds are shared across all valid claims and fees.
  • Eligible Apple claimants owned or used a Siri device between September 17, 2014 and December 31, 2024, reported an unintended activation, and filed during the May–early July 2025 claims window, with up to five devices allowed.
  • Google filed a preliminary $68 million class-action settlement in San Jose covering "false accepts" dating back to May 18, 2016, and the agreement requires approval by U.S. District Judge Beth Labson Freeman.
  • Both companies deny wrongdoing; Apple says Siri recordings were not tied to Apple IDs or used for marketing and now requires opt-in for audio grading and has ended contractor review, while Google’s plan would allow claims for up to three devices with payouts dependent on total claims.