# A federal court will approve a $700 million settlement in a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google.

*business · news · 2026-05-04 · WEAU*

## Key points

- A federal court will approve a $700 million antitrust settlement with Google over Play Store practices.
- Most consumers who bought on Google Play between August 2016 and September 2023 will receive payment automatically.
- The settlement mandates Google allow app developers to use alternative payment systems for five years.
- Android users will be allowed to download apps outside the Play Store for at least seven years.
- App developers can inform customers about lower prices outside Google’s billing system without retaliation.

**Companies:** Google
**Countries:** United States

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