Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleIsabel KeaneMonday 13 April 2026 15:27 BSTMeta and YouTube found negligent in landmark social media addiction trialGoogle has agreed to a $135 million settlement in a lawsuit alleging unauthorized data transfers from Android devices.The lawsuit claimed Google's Android operating system transferred user information in the background, even when devices were idle, potentially consuming cellular data.To qualify, individuals must be U.S. residents who used an Android device with a cellular data plan at any time since November 12, 2017, excluding those who participated in a previous California settlement.Approximately 100 million people are expected to qualify for the settlement, with a final approval hearing scheduled for June 23.Payments will be made electronically, though the exact amount each class member will receive is not yet clear.In fullAndroid users may qualify for part of $135 million settlement. Here’s how to find out if you doThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in