A California jury in San Jose has ordered Google to pay more than $314.6 million to Android smartphone users in the state for illegally collecting and misusing their cellular data without consent. The verdict stems from a 2019 class-action lawsuit accusing Google of transferring data from users' devices while they were idle, allegedly to support activities such as targeted advertising. The jury found Google liable for unauthorized data exchanges that occurred without users' knowledge. Google has stated it will appeal the decision, which could delay any payout. The case highlights ongoing concerns about data privacy and the use of mobile connectivity on Android devices without clear user authorization.