Google has requested an emergency stay from the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, seeking to halt the enforcement of a recent antitrust ruling that affects its app store practices. The ruling, which was made in a lawsuit filed by Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite, found that Google's app store policies were anti-competitive and ordered the company to make changes.
The lawsuit, which was filed in 2020, claimed that Google's app store policies, including its requirement that developers use the company's payment system, were anti-competitive and stifled innovation. The court agreed, ruling that Google's policies were indeed anti-competitive and ordering the company to allow developers to use alternative payment systems. Google has argued that the ruling would cause irreparable harm to its business and has requested a stay while it appeals the decision.
The lawsuit, which was filed in 2020, claimed that Google's app store policies, including its requirement that developers use the company's payment system, were anti-competitive and stifled innovation. The court agreed, ruling that Google's policies were indeed anti-competitive and ordering the company to allow developers to use alternative payment systems. Google has argued that the ruling would cause irreparable harm to its business and has requested a stay while it appeals the decision.
The case has significant implications for the tech industry, as it could set a precedent for how app stores are regulated. Apple, which has similar app store policies, is also facing antitrust lawsuits and is likely watching the Google case closely. The ruling could also have implications for consumers, who may see more choices and lower prices for apps and in-app purchases if developers are allowed to use alternative payment systems.
The case has significant implications for the tech industry, as it could set a precedent for how app stores are regulated. Apple, which has similar app store policies, is also facing antitrust lawsuits and is likely watching the Google case closely. The ruling could also have implications for consumers, who may see more choices and lower prices for apps and in-app purchases if developers are allowed to use alternative payment systems.
