Google to Pay $700M in Antitrust Settlement, Revamps Android App Practices

December 20, 2023
Google to Pay $700M in Antitrust Settlement, Revamps Android App Practices
  • Google has agreed to pay $700 million to settle an antitrust lawsuit filed by 52 attorneys general across the US.

  • The lawsuit accused Google of unlawfully monopolizing Android app distribution and in-app payment processing.

  • As part of the settlement, Google will pay $630 million in compensation to around 102 million U.S. consumers and an additional $70 million to the participating states.

  • Google is required to make changes to their business practices, including allowing developers to use alternative billing systems and supporting third-party app stores.

  • The agreement also prohibits Google from entering exclusive app store contracts and allows the installation of third-party apps on Android phones from outside the Google Play Store.

  • The settlement is pending court approval and the stipulations will remain in effect for four to seven years.

  • Pennsylvania residents will receive around $20.58 million in reimbursement as part of the settlement.

  • Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite, rejected the settlement and is taking its case against Google to trial.

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