- Google has agreed to a $135 million settlement in a lawsuit alleging unauthorized data transfers from Android devices.
- The lawsuit claimed Google's Android operating system transferred user information in the background, even when devices were idle, potentially consuming cellular data.
- To qualify, individuals must be U.S. residents who used an Android device with a cellular data plan at any time since November 12, 2017, excluding those who participated in a previous California settlement.
- Approximately 100 million people are expected to qualify for the settlement, with a final approval hearing scheduled for June 23.
- Payments will be made electronically, though the exact amount each class member will receive is not yet clear.
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