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TL;DR
- Google settled a lawsuit over monopolizing Android app distribution for $700 million in 2023.
- Payouts should start this spring, with affected users eligible for at least $2 via Venmo or PayPal.
- Payouts will mostly be automatic, but users who can’t receive automatic payments have other options.
A couple of years ago, Google settled a lawsuit brought by US states that accused the company of holding an illegal monopoly on Android app distribution, using its position to overcharge users for apps…
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