Google to Settle Android Data Lawsuit for $135 Million

Google has agreed to pay $135 million to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging that its Android system transferred user data without consent, even when devices were not in use. According to NS3.AI, the settlement aims to compensate over 100 million users with payments of up to $100 each, after legal fees are deducted. Despite agreeing to the settlement, Google denies any wrongdoing. As part of the agreement, Google will also seek explicit user consent for data usage and disable a disputed background data feature. However, users in California are not included in this settlement due to a separate ongoing case.