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NEWS

If you bought an original Pixel,

Google owes you $20—and

maybe a lot more

Google has settled a class-action lawsuit over microphone issues with the original Pixel—
and you can get paid. BY MICHAEL SIMON

oogle’s Pixels may be among

the best Android phones you
can buy, but they had some

G problems. Among the notable
flaws with the original Pixel was an issue with
the microphone not recording when it was

supposed to (go.pcworld.com/mcph). Now
Google is paying out a cool $7 million (go.
pcworld.com/7mil) to make it right.

That means anyone who ever bought a
Google Pixel or a Google Pixel XL is eligible

for a $20 payout, even if your phone never
experienced any issues. You read that right:
Anyone who bought an original Pixel, in any

size or capacity, is eligible to claim $20.
If you actually experienced microphone need to supply documented proof that you

issues with your Pixel, the payout could had issues with your Pixel, including any
potentially be much higher. Google is repairs or replacements.
offering $350 to users who experienced The case is currently pending ratification,

issues in one phone, and $500 if multiple but you can document your problems and
phones were affected. If you paid an sign up for updates (go.pcworld.com/clss)

insurance deductible to repair a microphone- via the Girard Sharp LLP and Chimicles
impaired Pixel, Google will also refund the Schwartz Kriner & Donaldson-Smith LLP
amount you paid. website. The deadline for claims is currently

To receive the higher amounts, you’ll October 7, so forms should be up shortly.

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