Android users, take note: On Tuesday, Google reached a preliminary settlement in a class action lawsuit over illegal data collection. If it goes through, Google will pay out $135 million to Android ...

Google accused of needlessly collecting cellular data Largest payout in this kind of case, lawyer says Google denies wrongdoing in agreeing to settle Jan 28 (Reuters) - Google will pay $135 million to ...

It's only February, but there's already a warning for anyone carrying an Android phone in their pocket. It seems hackers are, once more, targeting this widely-used operating system with a new malware ...

It's only February, but there's already a warning for anyone carrying an Android device. It seems cybercriminals are, once again, targeting this widely-used operating system with a fresh malware ...

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The class action lawsuit alleged that Google collected cellular data without users’ permission. The class action lawsuit alleged that Google collected cellular data without users’ permission. is a ...

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I've spent a significant portion of my life searching for ways to extend the battery life on my Android phones. Admittedly, that sounds rather ...

Under the DMA, Google is already classified as a "gatekeeper" for Android and search, requiring it to allow fair access and interoperability. (Image: Reuters) The European Commission has escalated its ...

Reuters reported on January 28, 2026, that Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL)’s Google had agreed to pay $135 million to resolve a proposed class action claiming that its Android operating system had ...

Google Photos may not behave as you expect when deleting pictures you’ve copied. In addition to removing the primary photo from your camera gallery, Photos will also delete local copies. The app does ...

Google has agreed to a preliminary $135 million settlement in a class action lawsuit brought by Android users who accused it of harvesting their data without consent. The suit alleged that since ...

State Sen. Josh Becker, D-Menlo Park, has introduced legislation building on the DELETE Act, which allows consumers to request the deletion of their data from over 500 third-party data brokers at once ...