Apple has decided to settle a five-year-old class action lawsuit accusing the company of using Siri to eavesdrop on conversations — and millions of iPhone users could soon qualify for a portion of the payout.

Apple (AAPL) said Siri user data is not being sold for marketing purposes after settling a proposed class action lawsuit accusing the voice assistant of eavesdropping on iPhone and other Apple device users.

The allegations about Siri contradict Apple's long-running commitment to protecting the privacy of its customers.

OAKLAND, Calif. (CN) — There’s no way to start off the New Year like a seven-figure settlement.

Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit that accused the company of betraying to its long-standing commitment to personal privacy. Here's how how much money you might get if impacted.

Apple officials have offered a $95 million settlement to end a proposed class action lawsuit over alleged invasion of privacy issues with Apple's Siri virtual assistant.

The tech giant agreed to pay $95 million to a group of plaintiffs claiming that Siri listened into their conversations to target ads.

Millions of iPhone owners are expected to get cash if Apple's $95 million settlement on Siri eavesdropping allegations is approved.For Apple devices ow

Apple will pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit over Siri eavesdropping on peoples' conversations through iPhones and other devices. The lawsuit claims Apple surreptitiously activated Siri to record conversations through iPhones. Eligible consumers can receive some sort of compensation if the settlement, filed Tuesday in Oakland, is approved.

Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the privacy-minded company of deploying its virtual assistant Siri to eavesdrop on people using its iPhone and other trendy devices

Apple could pay out $20 per device to users affected by alleged Siri spying. Here’s who is eligible and how to make a claim.