You could get paid from Google’s Android data lawsuit

Google (GOOG.OQ) agreed to a $135 million settlement over claims its Android software transmitted users’ cellular data in the background without clear consent. The suit potentially covers Android users who used cellular data after Nov. 12, 2017 — roughly an estimated 100 million people — though individual payouts are expected to be modest. The deal resolves the case without an admission of wrongdoing; final approval hearing is June 23, 2026, and the opt-out/objection deadline is May 29, 2026. Market impact is likely limited financially given Google’s scale, but the settlement raises reputational and regulatory scrutiny risks around user consent and data-transmission practices that could affect future compliance costs and product disclosures.