Epic Games Wins Antitrust Lawsuit , Against Google.
Epic Games Wins Antitrust Lawsuit , Against Google.
A federal jury has determined that the
way in which Google operates its
Play Store violates U.S. antitrust laws.
When it comes to Android devices, the jury
agreed that Google illegally held a
"monopoly on app distribution and in-app
billing services," Engadget reports. .
When it comes to Android devices, the jury
agreed that Google illegally held a
"monopoly on app distribution and in-app
billing services," Engadget reports. .
Google's distribution deals with gaming
companies and its agreements with manufacturers
to have its apps pre-installed on Android devices
were also found to be anticompetitive. .
Judge James Donato has yet to decide how to
remedy the situation now that Google has
been found in violation of antitrust laws. .
He could enforce a ruling that would require Google
to allow developers the option to use "their own app
stores and billing systems," Engadget reports. .
Wilson White, Google VP for Government
Affairs and Public Policy, said that
Google plans to appeal the verdict.
Android and Google Play provide
more choice and openness than
any other major mobile platform, Wilson White, Google VP for Government
Affairs and Public Policy, via Engadget.
Android and Google Play provide
more choice and openness than
any other major mobile platform, Wilson White, Google VP for Government
Affairs and Public Policy, via Engadget.
The trial made clear that we
compete fiercely with Apple and its
App Store, as well as app stores on
Android devices and gaming consoles. , Wilson White, Google VP for Government
Affairs and Public Policy, via Engadget.
We will continue to defend the
Android business model and remain
deeply committed to our users, partners
and the broader Android ecosystem, Wilson White, Google VP for Government
Affairs and Public Policy, via Engadget