Epic Games Wins Antitrust Lawsuit Against Google: Implications for the Tech Industry

Epic Games Wins Antitrust Lawsuit Against Google: Implications for the Tech Industry

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Epic Games has won its antitrust lawsuit against Google, following its previous loss against Apple. The ruling highlights differences between the cases, such as Google’s need to collaborate with third-party manufacturers and Apple’s proprietary ecosystem. The implications of the ruling may lead to a potential breakup of Google’s monopoly and positive outcomes for developers and gamers. The broader consequences of the decision are still pending, awaiting Judge James Donato’s ruling and any potential appeals.

Epic Games Wins Landmark Antitrust Case Against Google

Epic Games Wins Landmark Antitrust Case Against Google

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After a three-year legal battle, Epic Games has secured a victory in its antitrust case against Google. The jury declared that Google had been operating an illegal monopoly with its Google Play app store and billing service. The ruling highlights Google’s tying of its app store and billing payment service, as well as its anticompetitive “Project Hug” deals. Google paid alternative app stores and game developers not to compete with the Google Play store. The jury agreed that this enabled Google to charge excessive fees for every app purchase, which harms consumers. Google plans to challenge the verdict, and the court will determine appropriate remedies.

Google and Match Group Settle Antitrust Case: What You Need to Know

Google and Match Group Settle Antitrust Case: What You Need to Know

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Google and Match Group have settled their antitrust lawsuit before it could go to trial. As part of the settlement, Google will return $40 million to Match and both parties have dropped all claims against each other. Match has also agreed to use Google’s User Choice Billing program, starting March 31, 2024. This allows users to choose between Google’s billing system and the developer’s system. Google’s fees for recurring subscriptions and one-off payments will be 15% and 30% respectively if the user chooses its system. However, Match’s payments for using its own alternative system will result in lower fees of 11% and 26% for recurring subscriptions and one-off payments.