The settlements, reached within the span of a single week, relate to allegations that Google improperly collected mobile data through its Android operating system and unlawfully recorded conversations via its voice-activated Google Assistant. Android Data Settlement Tops $135mThe combined settlements come at a time when Big Tech companies face increasing scrutiny over data privacy practices on both sides of the Atlantic. The larger of the two settlements relates to claims brought by Android smartphone users, who accused Google of collecting cellular data without consent. Google Assistant 'False Accepts' Lawsuit ExplainedA separate settlement, filed on 23 January, centres on claims that Google Assistant recorded private conversations without permission. Google Assistant is designed to activate only when users say 'Hey Google' or 'Okay Google', similar to Apple's Siri.