Here’s who is eligible for a portion of Google’s $700 million settlement
Google will pay $700 million to consumers who made Google Play purchases between August 2016 and September 2023.Summary
Google agreed to a $700 million settlement with a bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general, including Arizona's Kris Mayes, over allegations that it monopolized Android app distribution and in-app payments, charging up to 30% per transaction. Consumers who made purchases on Google Play between August 2016 and September 2023 are eligible for automatic payments via PayPal or Venmo without filing a claim. The settlement also requires Google to change its business practices for at least five years: allowing developers to offer alternative payment systems, notify users of cheaper prices outside Google's billing, and distribute apps on rival stores without retaliation. Additionally, Android users will be permitted to install apps from sources other than the Play Store for a minimum of seven years. Attorney General Mayes stated the settlement sends a clear message that anticompetitive conduct will not be tolerated. More information is available at the settlement website.
(Source：Arizona's Family)