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Google's App Store Declared Monopoly; Epic Games Wins

8/1/2025

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The Ninth Circuit Court confirmed a jury's verdict that Google’s app store operates as a monopoly, enabling Epic Games to create its own app store on Android.
Google has 14 days to amend its practices or seek an emergency stay.
This ruling may require Google to permit competing app stores and eliminate mandatory Google Play Billing.
Epic Games initiated the lawsuit in 2020 after Fortnite's removal from the Play Store.
Google intends to appeal, claiming the decision jeopardizes user safety and innovation.

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The Ninth Circuit Court confirmed a jury's verdict that Google’s app store operates as a monopoly, enabling Epic Games to create its own app store on Android.
Google has 14 days to amend its practices or seek an emergency stay.
This ruling may require Google to permit competing app stores and eliminate mandatory Google Play Billing.
Epic Games initiated the lawsuit in 2020 after Fortnite's removal from the Play Store.
Google intends to appeal, claiming the decision jeopardizes user safety and innovation.