Latest News US Court warns Google That Major Changes Will Be Imperative for Illegal Play Store Monopoly -
U.S. District Judge James Donato has advised Google that significant changes could be imposed upon its Android app store after an appeals court ruled that the Play Store operates as a monopoly that is illegal.
The Associated Press reports that Judge Donato has suggested that he might demand Google to allow different app stores for Android devices. It is a step that aims to reduce Google's power over the distribution of apps and its billing through its platform. This monopoly of "nearly all-control" generates billions annually for Google, but the court's decision could disrupt the system, and with Google estimating potential costs as high as $600 million.
Google is concerned regarding the fact that opening up the Play Store to third-party app stores can expose users to security risks, leading to what the company describes as "security disorder." Despite these fears, Judge Donato emphasized the need for a significant change, saying, "We are going to remove the barriers; it's going to happen."
This case is part of an antitrust campaign that is broader than Google, with another significant matter involving the company's search engine set to begin in September. The judge hopes to issue an order outlining the necessary changes needed in the Play Store soon, possibly before Labor Day.
The article in The Verge on the same topic highlights Epic Games benefiting from these results as well, with an introduction to the article which reads "Judge James Donato will issue his final decision on what Google offers -- and Epic is awarded in mere weeks."
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