Google Settles $353 Million UK App Developer Lawsuit

Google has agreed to settle a mass lawsuit brought by UK app developers for £260 million ($353.21 million), according to a deal published on Thursday.

The claim, which was previously valued at just over £1 billion, sought compensation on behalf of developers who sold apps on Google's Play Store in the United Kingdom.

Lawyers for academic Barry Rodger alleged that Google had abused its dominant position to prevent developers from distributing apps by alternative means and by charging an unfair commission, usually 30%.

The case was due to go to trial next month at London's Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT), but a proposed settlement has been reached with Google making no admission of liability or wrongdoing.