Utah-led coalition secures final approval in $700M Google settlement over app store monopoly
A federal court approved a $700 million settlement in a Utah-led antitrust lawsuit against Google, ending a five-year case.Summary
A federal court has approved a $700 million settlement in a Utah-led antitrust lawsuit against Google, resolving a five-year legal battle. The lawsuit challenged Google's control over Android app distribution and in-app payments. The settlement provides relief to consumers nationwide and requires Google to change its business practices for at least five years. App developers will be allowed to use alternate payment systems and list their apps on competing stores without fear of retaliation. Android users will also be able to download apps from outside the Play Store for at least seven years. Most of the settlement funds will be distributed directly to consumers who made purchases on Google Play between August 2016 and September 2023, with most recipients not needing to file a claim form.
(Source：Cedar City News)