Google hit with UK class action lawsuit over 'unlawful' Play Store charges

A similar lawsuit was filed against Apple in May over "unlawful" App Store charges. What you need to know A legal action brought in a UK court against Google seeks damages of up to £920 million ($1.3 billion) for Play Store users in the UK. It alleges that Google's Play Store practices are in violation of UK and EU competition laws. The lawsuit argues that the Play Store's 30% surcharge is "unearned tax" and is imposed on Android users without justification. A new legal action brought by consum...