Alphabet Inc. has agreed to pay $700 million and revise Google Play policies to settle antitrust complaints from around three dozen states and consumers. The settlement aims to address concerns about Google Play’s alleged dominance in the Android mobile applications market. Google will modify its policies to foster competition in app distribution and payment processing. The lawsuits, consolidated in a California federal court, posed a threat to the substantial revenue generated by Google Play. The settlement comes after a recent federal jury ruling favoring Epic Games Inc. over claims of Google’s unlawful app distribution, payment, and fee practices.
Alphabet Settles Antitrust Claims: Pays $700 Million, Modifies Google Play Policies
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