Even Pixel owners who didn't suffer from the defect could be entitled to $20 as a part of a class-action settlement.
Back in 2017, Google acknowledged that a small percentage of Pixel devices had defective microphones, which led to hundreds of complaints and returned devices. However, the device was never pulled from the market.criticized Google for continuing to sell the Pixel in spite of knowledge of the defect, and claimed that multiple people who returned their defective devices were given replacements with the same problem.
Google agreed to settle the lawsuit and will pay people who received a defective replacement up to $500, Verge reports. Those who dealt with just one defective Pixel could be paid up to $350, and even Pixel owners who didn't experience any issues could be paid up to $20. People who used insurance to replace a Pixel can also be reimbursed for the value.According to the Verge, the settlement is still awaiting preliminary approval, with a hearing scheduled for June 5.
The Pixel's defective microphones were impacted by a manufacturing issue that created a disconnect in the phone's audio hardware. The Pixel launched in October 2016 and customers
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