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US judge orders Google to open up app store to competition

Economic Times

Economic Times · 9m ago

US judge orders Google to open up app store to competition

- U.S. District Judge James Donato has ordered Google to make significant changes to its mobile app business following the Epic Games lawsuit. - Google must allow Android users to have more options to download apps and pay for transactions within them, including making Android apps available from rival sources. - For three years, Google cannot prevent the use of in-app payment methods and must allow the download of competing third-party Android app platforms or stores. - The order restricts Google from preinstalling its app store on device makers' devices and sharing revenue generated from the Play store with other app distributors. - Google plans to appeal the verdict and the injunction, stating the changes will have unintended consequences that will harm consumers. - Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has revealed plans to bring the Epic Games Store and other app stores to Google Play in 2025, aiming to build a competitive Android ecosystem. Please note that as an AI language model, I cannot provide real-time updates, so the information provided here may not reflect the latest developments or changes.

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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 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.

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.

Spotify submits app update to Apple with external link for purchases in US

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2m ago

Spotify submits app update to Apple with external link for purchases in US

Spotify has submitted an app update to Apple including an external subscription purchase link after a U.S. judge ruled Apple must allow more competition for app downloads. The ruling is part of a longstanding dispute involving Apple's App Store policies. A U.S. judge previously ruled Apple failed to comply with an antitrust lawsuit injunction from Epic Games. Both Spotify and Apple remain at odds over App Store regulations affecting Spotify's operations. Apple plans to appeal the decision.

What Google's antitrust trial means for your search habits

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

What Google's antitrust trial means for your search habits

The ongoing antitrust trial against Google in the US could have significant implications for the dominant search engine and its users. If the judge rules in favor of the government, it could force Google to open up its platforms to more competition and create higher quality online services. Potential outcomes include requiring smartphones and web browsers to display a range of search engine options during setup and banning default search agreements between companies. This could potentially impact not only Google but also companies like Apple and Verizon.

Google asks US appeals court to reject app store monopoly verdict

Economic Times

Economic Times · 7m 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.

US judge rules Apple violated order to reform App Store

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2m ago

US judge rules Apple violated order to reform App Store

A U.S. judge ruled that Apple violated a court order requiring increased competition in its App Store, stemming from an antitrust lawsuit by Epic Games. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers stated Apple didn't comply with the injunction to allow alternative app payment options, accusing Apple of stifling competition and overcharging commissions. She referred Apple to federal prosecutors for a criminal contempt investigation, following Epic Games' claims of Apple's non-compliance and imposition of a new 27% fee for external app purchases.

Indian firms for ‘ONDC of App Store’ to break free from tech’s ‘walled garden’

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Indian firms for ‘ONDC of App Store’ to break free from tech’s ‘walled garden’

Indian firms are calling for the creation of an open network store, similar to the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), to challenge the dominance of big tech companies in the app play stores. This initiative aims to promote fair competition and give developers more control over their apps. Industry executives believe that an ONDC-like app store would help overcome challenges such as Google's ad display for branded apps and the high commission charges through Google Billing Payment System. The introduction of policies to ensure a level playing field for developers is suggested.

US judge says 'monopolist' Google can't avoid app store reforms

Economic Times

Economic Times · 10m ago

US judge says 'monopolist' Google can't avoid app store reforms

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.

Apple denies violating US court order in Epic Games lawsuit

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Apple denies violating US court order in Epic Games lawsuit

Apple has denied violating a court order governing its App Store and has urged a judge to reject Epic Games' request to hold it in contempt. The filing criticizes Epic's attempt to make Apple's tools and technologies available to developers for free, claiming that Epic wants to micromanage Apple's business operations to increase its own profitability. Apple had previously been ordered to give developers more freedom to guide app users to alternative payment methods. Epic and other companies have accused Apple of violating the court's orders. A similar case against Alphabet's Google is also pending.

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.

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