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Google and Epic Games Propose Antitrust Settlement, Lower Fees

11/5/2025

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Google and Epic Games have proposed a settlement to resolve Play Store antitrust dispute that began in 2020.
The settlement aims to lower fees and boost competition by allowing alternative payment methods and third-party app stores, and could address a Samsung lawsuit.
Google would cap service fees at 9% or 20%, well below the current 30%.
Approval from U.S. District Judge James Donato is required, with a hearing scheduled Thursday.

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Story summary

Google and Epic Games have proposed a settlement to resolve Play Store antitrust dispute that began in 2020.
The settlement aims to lower fees and boost competition by allowing alternative payment methods and third-party app stores, and could address a Samsung lawsuit.
Google would cap service fees at 9% or 20%, well below the current 30%.
Approval from U.S. District Judge James Donato is required, with a hearing scheduled Thursday.