Google Must Pay $19m Over Unfair Microtransactions

Google Must Pay $19m Over Unfair Microtransactions   The Federal Trade Commission has ordered Google to pay $19 million to some of its smartphone customers due to the way it has sold in-game microtransactions.Along with paying the huge fine, Google has agreed that Android apps cannot charge customers without "express, informed consent".The complaint covers in-app purchases dating as far back as 2011, with numerous customers complaining they had been lumped with surprise bills due to their children purchasing virtual goods without their consent.Read more >