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Google Antitrust Ruling: Major Win for Fortnite Maker Epic Games

Google Antitrust Ruling: Major Win for Fortnite Maker Epic Games

Gregg Kell
August 4, 2025

In a landmark decision, the Google antitrust ruling by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has upended the tech giant's control over the Android app market.This unanimous verdict not only affirmed a jury’s condemnation of Google’s Play Store as an illegal monopoly but also opens the door for potential changes aimed at enhancing app store competition.