"Google's App Store Monopoly Ruled Illegal in Epic Games Lawsuit"

Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite, has emerged victorious in a US court battle against Google, with a jury ruling that the tech giant operated an illegal monopoly. The lawsuit, filed in 2020, accused Google of unlawfully dominating the app store market. The verdict could potentially lead to more app stores being allowed on Android devices and a loss of revenue for Google. The case also challenged Google's transaction fees and the tying together of its Play Store and billing service. Google plans to challenge the outcome, while Epic Games celebrates the victory and looks forward to the issue of compensation being considered in January.