Epic Games Wins Legal Battle Against Google over App Store Monopoly

In a big courtroom face-off between Epic Games and Google, Epic Games came out on top. The jury ruled that Google's actions in its app store were illegal and gave them too much power. This decision has a big impact for app makers and people who use apps everywhere.

Epic Games said that Google was too dominant in the app store game, especially with the Google Play Store and Google Play Billing. The jury all agreed with Epic and said that Google's strong hold on the app store and its practices hurt Epic.

Google charges developers a 30% tax, and it seems like they've stopped other companies from being able to give a better deal. In court, Google's top people admitted that the 26% rate they offered for other payment options is not a real choice for developers.

This win is really a big deal, celebrated by Epic CEO Tim Sweeney as a win against Google. The trial showed evidence of Google's not-so-nice deals aimed at stopping other app stores from succeeding. The verdict might mean that app makers can have more freedom and control over how they sell their apps and make money.

But the fight isn't over yet. Google is planning to fight back against the decision. The outcome of this legal battle could lead to some major changes in how app stores work. This win isn't just great for Epic Games; it's a win for all the people who make and use apps. It's showing that it's important to make sure app stores are fair for everyone involved.

As this saga continues, the impact of this big decision will probably shape how app stores operate in the future. It might change the game and make things better for app makers and app users everywhere.