Google has tasked it with opening up the Android app store to competition
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A federal judge has dealt a blow to Google's control over its Android app ecosystem, ordering the tech giant to allow third-party app stores and alternative billing systems on its mobile operating system. This landmark decision is the result of a successful antitrust lawsuit brought by Epic Games, the maker of the popular video game Fortnite, which challenged Google's practices regarding developer fees and restrictions.
The ruling requires Google to allow developers to offer their own independent app stores and payment methods within the Android environment. This change, which will take effect on November 1, 2024 and last for three years, will reshape the landscape of the Android app market. While Google can still charge developers a “reasonable f...