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Apple Users Alert: Claim Your Share of $95 Million in Siri Eavesdropping Settlement!

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Apple customers may be eligible for a payout from a $95 million class-action settlement related to allegations about the company’s voice assistant, Siri. Many users recently received emails titled “Lopez Voice Assistant Class Action Settlement” notifying them of their potential benefits. The lawsuit claims that Apple used Siri to eavesdrop on conversations without user consent. Individuals eligible for compensation could receive up to $100, but filing a claim requires specific information, including proof of purchase or serial numbers from their Apple devices. For those wondering if they qualify for the settlement, the criteria are straightforward. … Read more

Epic Games Intensifies Battle with Apple, Demands Fortnite’s Return to App Store Amid Ongoing Legal Showdown

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San Francisco, California — Epic Games is intensifying its legal battle against Apple, pushing for the reinstatement of its popular game Fortnite on the App Store. In a recent court filing, Epic requested that Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers mandate Apple to accept any compliant version of Fortnite in the U.S. marketplace. The legal feud between Epic and Apple, which has spanned several years, centers on Apple’s App Store policies, particularly the commission structure for in-app purchases. A significant development occurred last month when Judge Rogers ruled that Apple had willfully violated an injunction concerning anti-competitive … Read more

Epic Games Urges Court to Hold Apple Accountable as Fortnite App Submission Faces New Delays

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SAN FRANCISCO — Epic Games has taken legal action against Apple, asking a district judge to compel the tech giant to review and approve its submission of the popular video game Fortnite to the U.S. App Store. Epic argues that Apple is defying a previous court ruling that limits its ability to block apps based on external payment links. In a recent letter shared by Epic, Apple indicated it would hold off on processing the Fortnite app submission pending a decision from the Ninth Circuit regarding a request for a partial stay on a new … Read more

Judge Weighs Innovative Dispute Resolution in Apple Labor Code Case, Leaving Future of Early Evaluation Conferences Uncertain

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A Superior Court judge in California has postponed a ruling on whether to utilize a newly introduced approach for resolving disputes in a significant case against Apple. This case centers on the company’s alleged violations of the state’s Labor Code. The innovative resolution method, called an early evaluation conference, is part of the changes enacted under the 2024 amendments to the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). This procedural tweak aims to facilitate quicker settlements of PAGA claims, thereby alleviating the burden of extended litigation for all parties involved. By implementing early evaluation conferences, the reforms … Read more