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Epic Games Wins Antitrust Lawsuit Against Google

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Epic Games Wins Antitrust Lawsuit Against Google

Epic Games Wins Antitrust Lawsuit Against Google

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.

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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.

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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.

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Judge James Donato has yet to decide how to remedy the situation now that Google has been found in violation of antitrust laws.

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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.

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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


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