US EditionAre you eligible for a share of the $700 million Google Play settlement?
Consumers who paid for apps on Google Play from Aug 2016 to Sep 2023 will receive automatic payments from a $700 million settlement over alleged anticompetitive practices.
- A $700 million settlement with Google was announced Dec. 9 and joined by all 50 states, covering Google Play Store purchases from August 2016 to September 2023.
- Attorneys general from all 50 U.S. states argued Google monopolized app distribution and billing, causing higher consumer costs, while Google denies wrongdoing; the settlement mandates changes to stop these practices.
- A settlement website says payments will be transferred automatically via PayPal or Venmo using the email or phone tied to a Google Play account, with a supplemental claims process for others.
- Notifications began Dec. 2, and most affected consumers will receive payments automatically without filing claim forms after the settlement approval hearing in April.
- Those who want to opt out or object must submit by February 19, 2026, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson urged consumers to track key dates and explained options to pursue their own case.
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