"If you made a purchase on the Google Play Store for an app or in-app content between 2016 and 2023, including subscriptions, ad-free upgrades, and game-specific currency, you might be getting some money back as part of a $700 million settlement. Several years ago, Attorneys General in 53 US states, districts, and territories accused Google of monopolizing app distribution and making customers pay too much for apps and in-app purchases."
"Settlement documents indicate that each user who made a purchase will receive at least $2, but the amount may be higher depending on the total amount paid for apps. If you made a purchase during the years in question, and your account was located in one of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or the Virgin Islands, you're a part of the settlement."
"If the email on your account is tied to a PayPal or Venmo account, you'll get your payment through one of those methods. If your account email doesn't have an attached payment account, you'll have the option to redirect the payment. You won't see any money until at least next spring, though. A judge will oversee a fairness hearing on April 30, 2026. If the settlement is approved, payments will be sent out shortly thereafter."
Google agreed to a $700 million settlement covering Play Store purchases made between 2016 and 2023, including subscriptions, ad-free upgrades, and in-game currency. Attorneys General from 53 US jurisdictions alleged Google monopolized app distribution and caused higher consumer costs. Google denies wrongdoing but accepted the settlement. Eligible users will receive at least $2, with higher amounts tied to total spending. The settlement is not a class action, so payments will be issued automatically. Payments will go via PayPal or Venmo if linked to the account email, or users can redirect payments. A fairness hearing is scheduled for April 30, 2026.
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