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Google antitrust trial focused on Android app store payments to be handed off to jury to decide

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Google antitrust trial focused on Android app store payments to be handed off to jury to decide

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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Epic Games proposes Google app store reforms after antitrust win

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Epic Games proposes Google app store reforms after antitrust win

Epic Games has asked a judge to require Google to make modifications to its Play Store after accusing the tech giant of abusing its power over Android mobile apps. The request was made following an antitrust trial last year, which ended with a jury ruling against Google. Epic Games has submitted its proposal to U.S. District Judge James Donato in San Francisco.

Alphabet, Tinder-owner Match settle Google Play antitrust claims before US trial

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Alphabet, Tinder-owner Match settle Google Play antitrust claims before US trial

Google has settled with Match Group, the owner of dating app Tinder, in a claim that it monopolized Android app distribution through its Play Store. Epic Games is now the sole plaintiff in the antitrust trial against Google, set to begin on November 6th. Match Group has stated that it reached a partnership agreement with Google, while Epic Games will proceed to trial against Google alone. Both Epic Games and Match Group accused Google of unlawfully maintaining a monopoly in the distribution of Android apps.

Google asks judge to overturn Epic Games antitrust verdict

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Google asks judge to overturn Epic Games antitrust verdict

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.

Google's legal scorecard as another antitrust fight arrives

Economic Times

Economic Times · 11m ago

Google's legal scorecard as another antitrust fight arrives

Google is heading into its next antitrust trial with an increasingly shaky legal track record. After mostly prevailing over regulators and competitors, the company faced setbacks when a federal jury sided with Epic Games' antitrust claims against Google's app store operation, and a federal judge ruled in favor of the Justice Department, stating that Google broke the law to rig the search market. The upcoming trial focuses on the claim that Google broke the law in its advertising technology systems. The outcome of this trial could potentially reshape the tech industry and lead to the breakup of the search giant. Google has faced similar legal challenges in Europe, resulting in significant fines.

Google’s App Store Power Goes on Trial

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Google’s App Store Power Goes on Trial

Google is facing another legal battle as a San Francisco jury begins hearing arguments from Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite, that Google used its dominant position to extract excess profits from app developers. The trial focuses on Google's role as a gatekeeper on mobile devices and its agreements with Android manufacturers. This case follows Epic's previous courtroom battle against Apple. Google is also dealing with a landmark antitrust case and a Justice Department lawsuit targeting its advertising technology business. The outcome of the trial could impact Google's position in the digital economy.

Google’s app store ruled an illegal monopoly, as a jury sides with Epic Games

Wired · 1y ago

Google’s app store ruled an illegal monopoly, as a jury sides with Epic Games

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.

Google asks US appeals court to reject app store monopoly verdict

Economic Times

Economic Times · 9m ago

Google asks US appeals court to reject app store monopoly verdict

Google has requested a US appeals court to dismiss a jury verdict and a judge's order that compelled it to redesign its app store, Google Play. The company argues that the trial judge made legal errors that favored Fortnite maker Epic Games. Google claims that requiring a major overhaul of Google Play and Android will negatively impact app developers and consumers. Epic Games responded, stating that Google is relying on flawed arguments. The appeals court is set to hear oral arguments on February 3, with a ruling anticipated later in the year.

A Jury Will Decide If Google's App Store Is an Unjust Monopoly

Wired · 1y ago

A Jury Will Decide If Google's App Store Is an Unjust Monopoly

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.

Google loses appeal over app store reforms in Epic Games case - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 26d ago

Google loses appeal over app store reforms in Epic Games case - The Economic Times

In a US appeals case, Google failed to overturn a ruling requiring changes to its Play Store operations due to antitrust claims by Epic Games, which accused Google of monopolistic practices. The 9th US Circuit Court upheld a jury's decision favoring Epic, emphasizing fair competition. Epic argued Google's conduct harmed the Android app market, while Google claimed the trial process was flawed. The decision could affect competition dynamics between Google and rival platforms.

Judge rules Google will not face jury trial in US digital ads case

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Judge rules Google will not face jury trial in US digital ads case

Google will not face a jury trial over alleged digital advertising dominance as it paid $2.3 million to cover the U.S. government's claim of monetary damages. The payment allows Google to avoid a jury trial, which would have been the first-ever in a civil antitrust case brought by the U.S. Justice Department. The lawsuit accuses Google of unlawfully monopolizing digital advertising and overcharging users. Google denies wrongdoing and claims that the damages claim by the Department of Justice has "disintegrated". The non-jury trial is scheduled for September 9th.

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