TECH - Google Fights Fortnite Maker's Play Store Changes Amid Antitrust Battle: What's at Stake? | Benzinga
Alphabet Inc’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google has urged a U.S. judge to reject sweeping changes to its Play app store proposed by “Fortnite” maker Epic Games in their high-profile antitrust dispute.
In its recent San Francisco federal court filing, Google argued that Epic’s proposal would hinder its competitiveness.
In 2023, a jury sided with Epic, deciding that Google unlawfully restricted competition through its control over Android app downloads and developer payments for in-app transactions, Reuters reports.
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In response, Epic asked U.S. District Judge James Donato to facilitate ...