Jury rules Google's app store monopoly illegal in Epic Games' antitrust lawsuit

A jury has ruled in favor of Epic Games in its lawsuit against Google, finding that the tech giant has created an illegal monopoly with its Google Play app store and Google Play Billing service. The jury unanimously agreed that Google has monopoly power in the Android app distribution and in-app billing markets, engaged in anticompetitive behavior, and caused harm to Epic. The verdict could have significant implications for the future of Google's app store, as Epic seeks to establish the freedom for app developers to introduce their own stores and billing systems on Android. The judge will determine the appropriate remedies in the case. Google may appeal the decision.