A San Francisco judge has ordered Google to make it easier to install rival app stores on Android, marking a significant development in the ongoing Epic Games vs. Google antitrust case. The ruling reinforces nearly three years of legal proceedings where a jury unanimously found Google held an illegal monopoly over Android app distribution.
Background
The Epic Games vs. Google antitrust lawsuit has been a landmark case challenging Google's control over Android app distribution through Google Play Store. The case began when Epic was removed from the Play Store in 2020 for introducing an alternative payment system.
- Source
- The Verge
- Published
- Aug 14, 2026 at 05:53 AM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10