Google's Big Move Appealing App Store Verdict This title accurately reflects the content of the blog post, which discusses Google's appeal of a jury verdict and judge's order requiring changes to its app store in response to allegations of anticompetitive behavior by Epic Games.

Google's Big Move Appealing App Store Verdict

In a significant development in the technology sector, Google has appealed a jury verdict and a judge's order requiring it to revamp its app store. The case involves Epic Games, the creator of popular games such as Fortnite, which accused Google of monopolizing how consumers access apps on Android devices and pay for transactions within apps.

The Legal Dispute

In 2020, Epic filed a lawsuit against Google, alleging that the tech giant was stifling competition in the app store market. A jury ultimately agreed with Epic, finding that Google had indeed engaged in anticompetitive behavior. The judge then issued an order requiring Google to make substantial changes to its Play Store, including allowing users to download rival app stores within it and making its own app catalog available to competitors.

Google's Appeal

Google is now appealing the verdict and order to the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals. Jessica Ellsworth, Google's lawyer, argued that the trial judge made legal errors in the case, unfairly benefiting Epic Games. Ellsworth claimed that Google's Play store competes fiercely with Apple's App Store, but was prevented from making this point by the trial court.

Epic's Defense

Gary Bornstein, Epic Games' attorney, defended the injunction forcing Google to make changes to its Play store. He disputed Google's claims that the changes would harm user privacy and security, stating instead that the Android app market has been suffering under anticompetitive behavior for the better part of a decade.

Microsoft and Government Agencies Weigh In

In an unusual move, Microsoft filed a brief supporting Epic Games, as did the US Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission. These organizations are backing efforts to promote competition in the tech industry.

What's Next?

The 9th Circuit may issue a ruling later this year, which can be appealed to the US Supreme Court. This case has significant implications for the tech industry, particularly for app developers and users who rely on Google's Play Store.

As the appeal unfolds, one thing is clear the outcome is far from certain. Will Google's efforts pay off, or will Epic Games' claims of anticompetitive behavior prevail? Only time (and the courts) will tell.

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Keywords Google, Epic Games, app store, Android, antitrust, competition, tech industry

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