Google Appeals to Overturn Jury Verdict on Play Store as Illegal Monopoly

Google has appealed a jury's ruling that deems its Play Store as an unlawful monopoly, aiming to reverse the penalties enforced by a federal judge. Epic Games contended that both the verdict and penalties should stand to foster innovation and reduce prices. During the trial, the appeals court judges raised doubts about Google's market definitions, hinting at possible variations from Apple's case. The penalties may result in notable alterations in the Play Store, such as granting access to its 2 million apps to competitors and potentially reducing commission rates.