Technology
Nov. 7, 2023
Epic-Google battle opens with claims of Android app distribution monopoly
Google makes more money than it should in a fair market, Epic Games’ counsel argued, while Google’s attorney responded that Google cannot have a monopoly because it competes with Apple.
SAN RANCISCO — Google LLC and Epic Games Inc. began their trial battle Monday, fighting over whether Google has a monopoly on Android app distribution and uses that market power to take an unreasonable cut from app developers.
U.S. District Judge James Donato is overseeing the trial, which had designated 10 jurors. Only nine appeared on Monday. No reason was disclosed for the absence. The trial is scheduled to run until late December, with...
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