Google $135M Settlement: Millions of Android Users May Qualify for Payout
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A class-action lawsuit against Google alleging Android devices sent background data over cellular networks without user consent is settling for $135 million; the article explains eligibility (U.S. Android users with cellular plans since Nov 12, 2017), likely modest per-person payouts, related changes Google agreed to make (clearer TOS and ensuring disabling background data actually stops transfers), and key dates for objections and final approval.
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