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Epic win lawsuit as court rules Google’s app store is an illegal monopolyNow Google needs a Project Hug
Now Google needs a Project Hug
Image credit:Epic Games
Image credit:Epic Games
Evidence offered during the trial showed that Google did not treat all developers selling through its app store equally, offering sweetheart deals to some. This included an inititative called “Project Hug”, in which Google offered investment to mobile developers it considered at risk of trying to leave the Google app store. The search giantalso considered buying a stake in Epic.
A statementfrom Epiccalled the verdict “a win for all app developers and consumers.”
“Victory over Google! After 4 weeks of detailed court testimony, the California jury found against the Google Play monopoly on all counts,” Tim Sweeney saidon X. “The Court’s work on remedies will start in January. Thanks for everyone’s support and faith! Free Fortnite!”
Google say they plan to challenge the verdict.
