Google Loses Appeal in App Store Fight With Fortnite Maker Epic
Google has lost its appeal against a judge's order to revamp its app store policies in an antitrust case filed by Epic Games, the maker of the popular game Fortnite. The ruling upholds the previous decision that Google's app store practices, such as mandatory use of its in-app payment system and restrictions on how developers can communicate with users, violate antitrust laws. This is a significant setback for Google, as the company will now be required to make changes to its app store policies to address the anticompetitive concerns raised by Epic Games. The outcome of this case could have broader implications for the power and control that tech giants like Google exercise over their app ecosystems, potentially paving the way for more competition and consumer choice in the digital marketplace.
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