Google Seeks Supreme Court Stay on Android App Store Reforms

Google has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court for emergency relief to halt a permanent injunction that would force major changes to its Android app store, following its loss in a landmark antitrust case brought by Epic Games. The injunction, upheld by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, mandates that Google must allow app developers to use alternative payment systems, link to other app stores, and set their own prices, challenging Google's control over the Android ecosystem. Google argues that the injunction will cause irreparable harm to its business model and user security, requesting the Supreme Court to temporarily stay the order while it files a full appeal by October 27th, 2025. Meanwhile, a district court judge has scheduled a hearing for October 30th to discuss how Google and Epic will comply with the ruling during this legal process. This case highlights ongoing tensions in tech antitrust enforcement, with Google seeking to preserve its dominance amid growing regulatory scrutiny. Analysts view the Supreme Court's decision as pivotal for the future structure of app marketplaces on Android devices.