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A Jury Will Decide If Google's App Store Is an Unjust Monopoly
Wired
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1y ago
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Fortnite creator Epic Games' lawsuit against Google over its monopoly on the Google Play Android app store could potentially force significant changes in how Google controls apps if they win the trial, which began this week. Google Play accounts for over 90% of all downloads onto Android phones in the US, according to state prosecutors. Epic's allegations have led to some competition regulators ordering Google to loosen its control over app distribution. The trial's outcome could impact Google's tight grip on app downloads and payments.
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Google antitrust trial focused on Android app store payments to be handed off to jury to decide
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
The article is about the antitrust trial between Google and Epic Games, focusing on Google's app store for Android smartphones. The trial, which has been ongoing for four weeks, centers on allegations that Google's payment system within its Play Store is exploiting consumers and stifling innovation. Epic Games claims that Google's commissions, similar to Apple's, create a monopoly, while Google argues that it operates in a competitive market. The jury's verdict will depend on how the smartphone app market is defined.
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Google's Android strategy looks like it's unravelling
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
Google has lost a significant lawsuit against its Play Store, potentially leading to the requirement for rival app stores to freely compete. Epic, the developer of Fortnite, won the lawsuit, claiming that Google had created an illegal monopoly with its app store. This verdict poses a threat to Google's Play Store, which generates substantial revenue by charging developers up to 30% of app sales and in-app purchases. The ruling may lead to structural changes and alternative app stores on Android devices, impacting Google's Android strategy.
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Google’s app store ruled an illegal monopoly, as a jury sides with Epic Games
Wired
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1y ago
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In a significant setback for Google, a San Francisco jury unanimously found the tech giant guilty of violating California and federal antitrust laws through deals that restricted competition for its Play mobile app store. The lawsuit, initiated by Epic Games in 2020, argued that Google limited competition for the Play store, which dominates over 95% of downloads on Android phones in the US. The case will now proceed to a remedies phase, allowing a judge to consider potential changes to Google's business practices. If upheld, this could lead to more app options for Android users at lower prices. Google plans to challenge the verdict.
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Epic Games proposes Google app store reforms after antitrust win
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Epic Games has asked a federal judge to require Google to open up its Play Store to more competition in response to a jury finding that Google abused its power as a gatekeeper for apps on the Android platform. Epic also called for more freedom for users to download apps and restrictions on Google's ability to limit competing app stores. Google has defended its app store practices and denied any wrongdoing. The court filing sets up a key test for Google's control over app developers and consumers but a fight is expected before any permanent orders are issued.
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US judge says 'monopolist' Google can't avoid app store reforms
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
A US judge is planning to issue an order requiring Google to provide Android users with more options for downloading apps, following a jury verdict in the antitrust case brought by Epic Games. The judge expressed impatience with Google's objections and intends to maximize users' flexibility to download and distribute apps outside of the Play store. The judge will rule in the coming weeks and establish a compliance and technical committee. Epic Games accused Google of monopolizing app access and payment on Android devices. This lawsuit is separate from the government lawsuit challenging Google's dominant search engine.
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The App Store economy is under siege
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Monday's court ruling that Google created an antitrust market with its app store threatens the $500-billion-a-year app store economy dominated by Apple and Google. The ruling came as Epic Games won a lawsuit against Google, declaring the company's monopoly harmful to the videogame maker. Regulators and legal challenges around the world are gradually eroding the control of Apple and Google over third-party software. Despite potential financial threats, analysts are divided on the impact these challenges may have on Apple and Google's businesses.
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Google asks judge to overturn Epic Games antitrust verdict
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Google has requested a judge to reject the jury verdict in the antitrust lawsuit filed by Epic Games, the maker of "Fortnite." The jury had found that Google abused its dominance in the app store market. Google argues that Epic Games did not provide sufficient evidence to support the verdict and that it competes with Apple in the mobile apps space. Epic Games is expected to seek specific changes to Google's Play store based on the verdict. Google settled related claims for $700 million before the trial and has the option to appeal the December verdict.
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Walmart's PhonePe launches India app store in challenge to Google | TechCrunch
TechCrunch
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1y ago
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PhonePe, the Indian fintech company backed by Walmart, has launched its own Android app store to challenge Google's monopoly in India. The Indus Appstore features over 200,000 apps, including those from top brands such as Microsoft, Amazon and Meta, across 45 categories. The app store supports third-party payments and offers a range of unique features, including support for 12 regional languages and around-the-clock customer service. PhonePe plans to monetize the app store by charging developers for app discovery and displaying ads. The move comes as app developers globally push back against Google and Apple's dominance and alleged unfair terms.
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Epic Games Store for Android will be coming to Google Play Store: CEO Tim Sweeney - The Economic Times
Economic Times
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1m ago
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Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney announced that the Epic Games Store will launch on Android devices via the Google Play Store. This strategic move is designed to provide an alternative to Google's ecosystem and promote more open app marketplaces on mobile platforms.
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US lays out how Google dominated search in much-anticipated antitrust trial
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
The U.S. Justice Department has accused Google of illegally maintaining a monopoly in online search by paying billions of dollars to device makers, wireless companies, and browser makers to secure a market share of about 90%. Google allegedly manipulated auctions for internet ads to raise prices for advertisers. The trial will determine if Google broke antitrust law in managing search and search advertising. If found guilty, the judge will decide on remedies, potentially ordering Google to stop certain practices or divest assets. Google argues that its high market share is due to being an efficient, free search engine.
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