Epic Games Wins Antitrust Lawsuit , Against Google.<br />Epic Games Wins Antitrust Lawsuit , Against Google.<br />A federal jury has determined that the <br />way in which Google operates its <br />Play Store violates U.S. antitrust laws.<br />When it comes to Android devices, the jury <br />agreed that Google illegally held a <br />"monopoly on app distribution and in-app <br />billing services," Engadget reports. .<br />When it comes to Android devices, the jury <br />agreed that Google illegally held a <br />"monopoly on app distribution and in-app <br />billing services," Engadget reports. .<br />Google's distribution deals with gaming <br />companies and its agreements with manufacturers <br />to have its apps pre-installed on Android devices <br />were also found to be anticompetitive. .<br />Judge James Donato has yet to decide how to <br />remedy the situation now that Google has <br />been found in violation of antitrust laws. .<br />He could enforce a ruling that would require Google <br />to allow developers the option to use "their own app <br />stores and billing systems," Engadget reports. .<br />Wilson White, Google VP for Government <br />Affairs and Public Policy, said that <br />Google plans to appeal the verdict.<br />Android and Google Play provide <br />more choice and openness than <br />any other major mobile platform, Wilson White, Google VP for Government <br />Affairs and Public Policy, via Engadget.<br />Android and Google Play provide <br />more choice and openness than <br />any other major mobile platform, Wilson White, Google VP for Government <br />Affairs and Public Policy, via Engadget.<br />The trial made clear that we <br />compete fiercely with Apple and its <br />App Store, as well as app stores on <br />Android devices and gaming consoles. , Wilson White, Google VP for Government <br />Affairs and Public Policy, via Engadget.<br />We will continue to defend the <br />Android business model and remain <br />deeply committed to our users, partners <br />and the broader Android ecosystem, Wilson White, Google VP for Government <br />Affairs and Public Policy, via Engadget
