#google News app bug is using up gigabytes of background #data without users’ knowledge

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Some users of Google News for Android are reporting that the app has used up excessive amounts of background data, leading to overage charges. According to dozens of posts on the Google News Help Forum, users have been experiencing this issue as early as June. The issue was verified and addressed by a Google News Community Manager in September, stating that the company was investigating and working towards a fix, but the issue is still ongoing.

Verge reader Zach Dowdle emailed in with his experience, and screenshots of his app and Wi-Fi data usage.

The Google News app is randomly using a ridiculous amount of background data without users’ knowledge. The app burned through over 12 gigs of data on my phone while I slept and my Wi-Fi had…

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