News: US Judge Warns Google That Major Changes Will Be Instigated to Stop Illegal Game Store Monopoly -
U.S. District Judge James Donato has warned Google that significant changes could be forced upon the Android app store after a jury determined the Play Store was operating as a monopoly that is illegal.
The Associated Press reports that Judge Donato said he could require Google to allow alternative app stores on Android devices. This is that aims to reduce Google's power over the distribution of apps and its charging on its platform. This monopoly of "nearly exclusive control" generates billions annually for Google however, this court's ruling could alter this process, with Google anticipating costs of up to $600 million.
Google has expressed concerns that opening the Play Store to third-party app stores could expose users to security risk, leading to what Google calls "security disorder." Despite these fears, Judge Donato emphasized the need for a significant overhaul, stating, "We are going to take down the barriers and it's going to happen."
The case falls under an antitrust campaign that is broader than Google as well as a major instance involving its search engine scheduled to start in September. The judge is hoping to give an order outlining the required changes for the Play Store soon, possibly prior to Labor Day.
A piece in The Verge on the same subject provides a list of Epic Games benefiting from these results as well, with the article's subtitle which reads "Judge James Donato will issue his final order on what Google gives -- and Epic gets -- within a matter of months."
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