Apple customers who filed claims in a long-running class action lawsuit over allegations that Siri eavesdropped on private conversations are now seeing money hit their bank accounts, according to reports from affected users. Payments from the $95 million settlement began arriving as early as Saturday, January 25, 2026, often appearing as deposits labeled “Lopez Voice Assistant” or “Lopez Voice Asst—Payouts.” The unusual sender name has prompted some confusion, with recipients initially wondering if the transactions were fraudulent. However, CBS News confirms these are legitimate distributions tied to the court-approved settlement. The lawsuit, originally filed in 2021 by California resident Fumiko Lopez and other consumers, accused Apple of allowing Siri to listen in on private or confidential conversations without user consent. Plaintiffs claimed that Siri then shared snippets or data with third-party businesses — such as restaurants and clothing brands — which used the information to serve targeted advertisements in Apple Search and the Safari web browser. Apple has consistently denied the allegations, stating that the company did nothing improper or unlawful. Despite the denial, Apple agreed to the $95 million settlement to resolve the class action. Eligible class members include current or former owners or purchasers of Siri-enabled Apple devices, such as iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, MacBook, iMac, HomePod, iPod touch, and Apple TV. Claimants were permitted to seek up to $20 per device, with a maximum of five devices per person (potentially up to $100 total, though actual amounts vary). The claims period ran from May to early July 2025, during which eligible individuals submitted information via the official settlement website (lopezvoiceassistantsettlement.com), including options for direct deposit or mailed checks. Payout amounts depend on the total number of valid claims filed and the number of qualifying devices claimed per person. Recent reports indicate recipients are receiving around $8 per eligible device on average, with some seeing totals between $8 and $40. One estimate places the per-device average at approximately $8.02, with a reported maximum observed payout of $40.10. If you filed a claim and provided banking details, check your account for the deposit. Those who opted for checks may receive them by mail in the coming weeks. For more information or to verify eligibility, visit the official settlement website. This settlement stems from broader concerns over voice assistant privacy practices, though Apple maintains strong privacy protections in its ecosystem and has made updates to Siri functionality over the years to address activation and data handling. The company has not admitted wrongdoing as part of the agreement. MacDailyNews Note: We each received our payments via direct deposit for $40.10 each (we have a lot of Siri-enabled Apple devices) on January 23rd. Support MacDailyNews at no extra cost to you by using this link to shop at Amazon. The post Apple is distributing $95 million Siri settlement payouts under ‘Lopez Voice Assistant’ appeared first on MacDailyNews. You're currently a free subscriber to MacDailyNews. For the full experience, upgrade your subscription.
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Monday, January 26, 2026
Apple is distributing $95 million Siri settlement payouts under ‘Lopez Voice Assistant’
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