Google ruled to have illegal monopoly on app store and payment system
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The long-running legal battle between global game developer Epic Games and Google has come to an end. The notable point of this trial is that Google's app store and payment system were judged to be illegal monopolies . This ruling is a victory for Epic Games, and has brought meaningful results to both app developers and consumers.
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According to the verdict, the jury found that Google had a monopoly over the Android app distribution market and the in-app payment service market, and that it had abused that monopoly. Google had an illegal link between its app store and its payment service, which was defined as an act that restricted competition and hindered innovation .
Epic Games' claim: Epic Games claims that Google's actions have harmed them, and that this serves as important evidence to expose the unfair practices of the App Store. Epic Games is seeking legal sanctions against Google through a trial.
Google's response: Google plans to appeal the ruling, arguing that it competes fiercely with Apple and other Android-based app stores and game consoles. Google has repeatedly argued that its app store policies are designed to protect users, enhance security, and provide high-quality services, and that it is competition, not a monopoly, but the court ultimately rejected it.
This ruling is expected to have a major impact on the app development market. Epic Games is demanding that all app developers have the freedom to introduce their own app stores and payment systems. Epic Games is also fighting the same lawsuit with Apple, so if this ruling is followed up, it is likely that there will be a major change in the app store market.
This case is more than just a legal battle, it is a case that has sparked important discussions about competition, innovation, and monopolistic behavior in the digital age. This ruling is likely to have a major impact on the future of the app market, and the results will have important implications for both app developers and consumers.
Now that apps can be distributed outside of the app store and payment can be charged separately, new markets can open up as differences in prices or forced payment methods for each OS become impossible. This ruling is especially meaningful for games, as they have been paying commissions of more than 30% for mobile games.
The battle with Apple is also being fought in Korean courts, so if you watch the video below, you can see a fun and well-organized summary.
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