Apple agreed to pay $95 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging that its voice assistant, Siri, had been secretly recording private conversations of mobile users without their consent.

The parties filed a preliminary settlement proposal with the federal court in Oakland, California, pending judicial approval by the US District Judge.

A class-action lawsuit alleged that Apple’s Siri technology was secretly recording users’ conversations after being accidentally triggered. Subsequently, these conversations were shared with third parties and advertisers.

The plaintiffs claimed to have received exclusive benefits, including Air Jordan sneakers, premium dining experiences at the Olive Backyard, and specialized surgical treatment, allegedly discussed privately with a medical professional.

The category interval spans September 17, 2014, to December 31, 2024, coinciding with Siri’s integration within the Apple ecosystem throughout its entire tenure.

Apple’s internal testing program, reportedly involving hundreds of thousands of class members, could yield payments of up to $20 per eligible device, encompassing iPhones and Apple Watches equipped with Siri capabilities. Apple has denied any allegations of wrongdoing, while plaintiff’s attorneys have failed to provide constructive feedback.

According to a Reuters report, the $95 million settlement is equivalent to approximately 9 hours of revenue for Apple, which generated $93.74 billion in its latest fiscal year.