"Millions Eligible for Google's $700M Play Store Settlement: Here's How to Claim Your Share"

Google has agreed to a $700 million settlement in a lawsuit filed by state attorneys general over its monopoly tactics with the Google Play Store. Approximately 102 million consumers were affected, and eligible consumers will receive automatic payments ranging from at least $2, with additional payments based on their Google Play spending. As part of the settlement, Google is restricted from exclusive pre-loading of the Play Store on devices for five years and must allow the installation of third-party apps on Android phones for at least seven years.