Google, Epic and Play Store

Google scores massive reprieve in Epic case — no big Play Store changes just yet
Google no longer has to implement major changes to its Play Store app and billing policies by the end of the month.
Epic judge lets Google keep its Android app store closed to competitors — for now
That means Google may not have to open up its Play Store for years, if at all, while it appeals the verdict. In December, a jury unanimously decided that Google’s Android app store, the Play Store, had become an illegal monopoly, though Google is now appealing that jury verdict as well as the court’s order.
Google granted request to pause ‘dangerous remedies’ to Play store in blow to Epic Games
In the Epic Games lawsuit, a jury last year found that Google illegally monopolized how consumers download apps on Android devices and how they pay for in-app transactions.
Judge delays order in antitrust case requiring Google to open up its app store
The now-delayed order would have forced Google to make sweeping changes to its Play Store for Android smartphones starting Nov. 1.
Google just won a reprieve in the Epic app store battle
It's been a bad month for Google in the courtroom, but today ended with some good news for the company. A federal judge granted Google a stay in its legal battle with Epic games, meaning Google won't have to open up its Play Store to third parties, at least for now.
Game On: Judge grants Google temporary stay on Android store changes
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Google's Play Store celebrates its Sweet Sixteen
Can you believe it's been sixteen years since Google gave you a way to browse, buy, and download apps on your Android phone?
Judge Pauses Googles Deadline to Open Play Store
Judge James Donato, who had previously ruled that Googles Android app store constituted an illegal monopoly, agreed to push back the deadline for enforcing significant changes to its rules. This delay will give time for the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to review Googles request for a longer-term stay.
Google Play store antitrust case sees temporary pause
The latest development is part of an ongoing antitrust lawsuit filed by Epic Games, the developer of "Fortnite." Google had recently approached the California federal court, seeki
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Google Files Emergency Stay Motion in Epic Games Ruling, Citing Security Concerns
Google says that opening up its Play Store to third-party app stores "harms safety and privacy" and "puts users at risk." ...
Google asks 9th Circuit for emergency stay, says Epic ruling ‘is dangerous’
Google has asked the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to halt the imminent changes required from Judge James Donato’s recent ...
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Epic Games' Fab Marketplace Is Now Live Featuring Unreal Engine, Sketchfab, and MORE
Fab marketplaces combine the different online stores offered by Epic Games in the past, starting off with the Unreal Engine ...
Google doesn't want the Play Store opened up, seeks an emergency stay (Update: Epic response)
Google has moved for an emergency stay on the Epic judgment, as the Court gave just three weeks to make sweeping changes to ...
The 3 Takeaways from Epic Games’ Battle to Open Up Mobile Storefronts
In 2020, Epic Games — developers of Fortnite and the Unreal Engine that powers a significant number modern video games — ...
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You might not see the full effects of the Epic v. Google ruling for years
In the high-profile Epic v. Google lawsuit, U.S. Judge James Donato issued an injunction that would make sweeping changes to ...
Google says it will comply with Epic verdict, but it needs more time
Google has now requested an emergency stay for the recent ruling, stating the upcoming November 1 deadline doesn't give the ...