Google points out risk to Android users if asked to open Play Store to rivals
By MYBRANDBOOK
A U.S. judge has ruled that Google’s Android app store, Google Play, functions as an illegal monopoly and must now allow competition. The ruling was made in the case of Epic Games v. Google, where Epic Games successfully argued that Google's practices severely restricted the ability of other app stores to compete on Android devices.
The ruling was issued by Judge James Donato and he has asked Google to make important changes over the next three years, starting from November 1, 2024, until November 1, 2027. During this period, Google is required to permit rival app stores to be distributed through Google Play and grant them access to its entire app catalog. Developers will have the option to opt out if they choose not to participate, but otherwise, this opens the door for more competition on Android devices.
Also, Google will no longer be allowed to make it compulsory to use of its Google Play Billing system for apps sold through its store. Developers will be free to use any other payment options and offer apps at prices independent of Google’s system. The ruling also blocks Google from giving developers, device makers, or carriers incentives to prioritize the Google Play store over others or from discouraging them from working with rival stores.
Google has decided to appeal the ruling. In a statement released, Google argued that the mandated changes could have serious negative consequences for consumers, developers, and device manufacturers as this would force the tech giant to allow more competition within its Play Store.
This ruling could reshape the Android app marketplace, allowing rival app stores a fair chance to compete with Google Play, which has dominated the landscape for years. However, the legal battle is far from over, as Google is expected to seek a pause on these changes while it appeals the ruling.
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