A California jury has decided that Google unlawfully leveraged Android users' cellular data to gather information without their explicit consent, mandating a penalty of $314 million (approximately RMB 2.25 billion) for the tech giant. Consumers alleged that Google transmitted data to its servers even when users were not connected to WiFi, a practice utilized to enhance advertising and mapping functionalities. In response, a Google spokesperson stated that the company vigorously disputes the verdict and intends to file an appeal, emphasizing that these data transmissions are essential for maintaining the optimal performance of Android devices and that the necessary user permissions were obtained.