antitrust battle

Google and Epic Games have reached a settlement in their antitrust dispute regarding app distribution and monetization on Google's Android platform. The specific terms of the agreement are undisclosed, but it aligns with Google's compliance with court-mandated changes to foster competition in its Play Store. The U.S. Supreme Court recently denied Google's request for a temporary hold on a ruling requiring modifications to the Play Store, which followed a jury's decision in favor of Epic Games. The settlement retains much of the judge's original directives, introducing commission caps of 9% or 20% on purchases made outside the Play Store and replacing the requirement for app catalog access with provisions for "registered app stores." Both companies have stated that the settlement will advance the evolution of the Android platform. Additionally, Google has updated its Chrome browser to allow users to input identification details, enhancing its autofill capabilities.