Google Is Paying Android Phone Owners $135 Million. Learn Why and Who's Eligible

admin
Google Is Paying Android Phone Owners $135 Million. Learn Why and Who's Eligible
admin 2026/05/01 15:47

Anyone who has used an Android phone with a mobile service plan in the last nine years could be eligible for a payout.
image

A class-action lawsuit alleging "Google caused Android mobile devices to transfer a variety of information to Google without users' permission, consuming users' cellular data," is nearing its end. The two sides in Taylor v. Google LLC (PDF) have agreed to a settlement and have begun resolving it.

For years, Google has been accused of harvesting data from Android phones without users' consent. A California lawsuit was settled for $314 million last year, and this new settlement could mean payouts for another 100 million people.

Without admitting fault, Google agreed to a preliminary settlement in January, committing to pay $135 million in damages. The settlement website is now live.

The final approval hearing won't occur until June 23, when the court will hear objections and consider whether Google's settlement is fair. After that, the court will decide whether to approve the $135 million settlement.

In the meantime, if you qualify and want to be paid as part of the settlement, you can...

➤➤➤ SEE MORE

Suggested Topics
Want to read more? Browse all categories or view latest topics.