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Epic Games, the maker of "Fortnite," has emerged victorious in a significant legal battle against Google.
Source: Pcgamer
The trial accused Google's Play app store of behaving like an illegal monopoly, charging excessive fees to app developers.
The jury's unanimous decision after a month-long trial could potentially reshape the app store landscape.
If the ruling stands, it may empower app developers to have more say in the distribution and profitability of their apps.
Google, operating one of the world's largest app stores alongside Apple, plans to challenge the decision. During the trial, it was alleged that Google unfairly linked its Play Store and billing service, obligating developers to use both.
Source: EPAM
Although the Play store contributes less to Google's revenue than its lucrative search business, it serves as a crucial gatekeeper for billions of mobile devices.
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Epic Games claimed that Google hindered competition by blocking alternative app stores and even deleting messages to conceal its actions. Google denies any wrongdoing, asserting fair competition against Apple.
This legal triumph for Epic Games, following a similar case against Apple in 2020, may influence the operations of app stores, fostering increased competition and potentially reshaping industry dynamics.
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