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Use Google Play? You Might Get a Cash Payout From This $700 Million Settlement Soon

The settlement requires Google to adopt consumer-friendly Play Store policies and provide automatic cash payments of at least $2 to users who purchased apps between 2016 and 2023.

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If you made a Google Play purchase between 2016 and 2023, and your account was located in the US, you're a part of the settlement. Here's what to expect.

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New York State Attorney General Letitia James announced on December 3 the latest compensation process and important notes regarding the $700 million settlement with Google. Affected consumers will receive compensation automatically, with payments made via PayPal or Venmo. The court is scheduled to approve the settlement in April 2026.

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Phone Scoop broke the news in on Thursday, December 4, 2025.
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