That Google Play settlement email you just got is very real

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TL;DR

  • Google Play users in the US are now receiving official settlement emails tied to a major antitrust case against Google.
  • The notice explain that eligible users who bought apps or made in-app purchases from the Play Store between 2016 and 2023 may receive an automatic payout as part of Google’s $630 million settlement.
  • Payments will be sent via PayPal or Venmo after final court approval.

If you’ve recently received an email about a Google Play settlement and wondered whether it’s real, you’re not alone. Users are now seeing an official court-approved notice land in their inboxes about a Google antitrust settlement that was announced a few weeks ago.

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