A UK court has approved a £260m settlement in a class action against Google’s parent company, Alphabet, for allegedly abusing its market position by charging excessive commissions on Play Store transactions.

UK · 2026-09-16

1. Step 1 · The triggerA UK court approves a £260m settlement against Google for excessive Play Store commissions.
2. Step 2 · Knock-onEligible UK app developers, sole traders, and SMEs receive compensation from a £160m fund.
3. Step 3 · Reaches youThe settlement may lead to increased regulatory scrutiny on Google's app store fee structures.

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