Google Appeals Judge's Order on Play Store

Google has successfully obtained a temporary stay on a federal judge's order requiring significant changes to its Play Store by November 1, as part of an ongoing antitrust lawsuit brought by Epic Games. The ruling came after a jury found Google guilty of monopolizing app distribution on Android devices, leading to an injunction demanding the inclusion of third-party app stores and the opening up of its app library. Judge James Donato's decision to delay the order allows the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to consider Google's appeal, which argues that the rushed changes could jeopardize security and privacy. Google aims to challenge both the initial ruling and the jury's findings, asserting that the changes would disrupt its business model and user experience. Meanwhile, Epic Games has criticized Google's delay efforts, claiming that prompt enforcement of the injunction is essential for fostering competition in the mobile market.