Google Appeals Antitrust Ruling on Play Store

Google is appealing a U.S. court ruling that mandates significant changes to its Google Play app store following a jury verdict in favor of Epic Games, which accused the tech giant of monopolistic practices. The company argues that the judge made errors that favored Epic and claims that the required redesign would harm app developers and consumers. Epic has criticized Google's appeal as meritless, asserting that it reflects a desperate attempt to evade the jury's unanimous decision. The court's ruling, which orders Google to allow rival app stores and alternative billing options, is currently on hold pending a review by the 9th Circuit, with oral arguments scheduled for February 3. Concurrently, in the UK, a tribunal has certified a £7 billion consumer lawsuit against Google, accusing the company of exploiting its dominance in the search market, adding to Alphabet's legal troubles globally. This ongoing scrutiny highlights the increasing challenges Google faces regarding its competitive practices in various markets.