AG Bonta today announced the beginning of the notice process for consumers to receive payment in the $700 million Google Play Store antitrust settlement. The 2023 settlement, secured by Attorney General Bonta and a coalition of 53 attorneys general, resolves allegations that Google violated antitrust laws by monopolizing the Android smartphone application market. In addition to significant monetary returns to California consumers, the settlement includes a variety of key injunctive terms to open up the markets to competition and prevent Google from further engaging in anticompetitive conduct. 

“Google took advantage of Android phone customers by limiting consumer choice, inflating prices on in-app purchases, and creating an unfair marketplace. California stood up to Google, took it to court, and secured a great settlement. Now, I am proud to announce the start of the process that ensures Google’s ill-gotten profits are distributed to consumers that were harmed by this conduct. My office is committed to protecting consumers, holding industry accountable, and ensuring the wallets of hardworking Californians are protected from illegal actions by big corporations.” – AG Bonta