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Google Play Store settlement emails are real, you may get $2 later this year

If you used an Android phone or tablet between 2016 and 2023 you may be set to receive a small payment as part of a Google ...

Samsung explains why your Galaxy phone sits on outdated Google Play System Updates

Samsung has spoken about its infrequent delivery of Google Play system updates and has confirmed a fix is coming this month.

Google is about to open its wallet for Play Store users

Users should have been active on the Google Play Store from August 16, 2016, to September 30, 2023. If this is the case, ...

When you can expect payment from Google's $700 million settlement

Millions of Google Play users could soon receive a payout from a $700 million settlement over alleged anticompetitive ...

When will Google’s $700M settlement payments go out? Here’s the expected schedule.

Users who made purchases between 2016-2023 may receive automatic payments via PayPal or Venmo following the anticompetitive ...
Indianapolis Business Journal

Hoosier consumers to share $10.5M in national Google Play Store settlement

In addition to consumer payments, Indiana is expected to receive about $1.4 million in penalties from Google, with final ...

The Google Play Store may let you try paid games before buying

The Android platform offers a ton of exciting games via the Google Play Store. Users have access to a vast catalog of games, ...

Bought an app on the Google Play Store? You could get a payout

Oregonians may qualify for part of a $700 million settlement over Google monopolizing app distribution and overcharging in ...

$700 million Google settlement could mean money for Georgia residents

Georgia residents who bought apps or subscriptions on Google Play may be eligible for money under a proposed $700 million ...

You can uninstall Google Play Services updates on Android, but should you?

Can you uninstall Google Play Services updates? Yes, but should you? Discover the vital role these updates play in keeping ...
Android Authority

Google reveals best Play Store apps and games of 2025

Google has announced the best Play Store apps and games of 2025. The best overall app was Focus Friend while Pokemon TCG Pocket was chosen as the best overall game. Other winners include Instagram’s ...
Bleeping Computer

Malicious Android apps on Google Play downloaded 42 million times

Hundreds of malicious Android apps on Google Play were downloaded more than 40 million times between June 2024 and May 2025, notes a report from cloud security company Zscaler. During the same period, ...