Court upholds ruling: Google's app store is a monopoly

A federal appeals court upheld a jury verdict finding Google's Android app store an illegal monopoly, paving the way for a judge to enforce changes promoting consumer choice. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously rejected Google's appeal, affirming a jury's finding that the company rigged its Play Store to stifle competition. This ruling is a significant win for Epic Games. Google faces potential disruption to its Play Store operations, including allowing rival app stores and facilitating their distribution, as it continues to battle antitrust claims across its business.