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The settlement covers Siri-enabled device users from September 17, 2014, to December 31, 2024. Affected users may receive up to $20 per device if they join the class and the settlement is approved by US District Judge Jeffrey White. Apple has since implemented changes to enhance Siri privacy, including requiring user opt-in for recording reviews and ensuring reviews are conducted only by Apple employees in secure facilities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apple has agreed to a $95 million settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit concerning the privacy of its voice assistant, Siri. 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