Overview
- Emails and texts began going out in early December detailing automatic payments that will be sent via PayPal or Venmo after court approval.
- Eligible consumers are those who made Google Play purchases between August 2016 and September 2023, with more than 100 million U.S. accounts potentially covered.
- The agreement allocates $630 million for consumers and $70 million for states and territories, with objections or exclusions due by Feb. 19, 2026 and a final approval hearing set for April 30, 2026.
- A supplemental claims process will follow for people without PayPal or Venmo, those who no longer control their Google Play contact information, or anyone expecting a payment who does not receive one.
- Required reforms include allowing alternative in‑app billing, enabling lower prices for non‑Google payment options, easing third‑party app store access for several years, and Google denies wrongdoing.