Supreme Court, for Now, Rejects Google Bid to Block Changes to App Store

The Supreme Court has temporarily rejected Google's request to block changes to its app store policies. This decision is the latest development in an ongoing legal dispute between Google and Epic Games, the creator of the popular game Fortnite. The dispute centers around Google's app store policies, which Epic Games argues are anti-competitive. Epic Games had previously challenged these policies, leading to a legal battle with Google. Google sought an emergency order from the Supreme Court to prevent changes to its app store policies, which would have allowed Epic Games to bypass Google's payment system and avoid the associated fees. However, the Supreme Court has now rejected Google's request, allowing the changes to proceed for the time being. The court's decision is a temporary measure, and the underlying legal battle between Google and Epic Games is likely to continue. The outcome of this case could have significant implications for the app store ecosystem and the relationship between tech giants and app developers.