Google Found Guilty of Antitrust Violations in Play App Store Lawsuit

Google Found Guilty of Antitrust Violations in Play App Store Lawsuit

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Google has been found guilty of violating antitrust laws in a lawsuit regarding its Play mobile app store. The verdict is a significant loss for big tech and marks the first significant US courtroom defeat against internet gatekeepers. The case now moves to a remedies phase, with potential changes to Google’s business practices on the horizon. Epic Games, the plaintiff, called the verdict a win for app developers and consumers, citing Google’s illegal practices and monopolistic behaviors. The outcome of this case, as well as other ongoing antitrust battles, will shape the future of the app marketplace and the power of big tech corporations.

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.