What is Aptoide accusing Google of in the new antitrust lawsuit?

Aptoide is accusing Google of monopolizing Android app distribution and billing, which violates U.S. antitrust law and disadvantages rival app stores.

What are the consequences Google faces from the Aptoide lawsuit?

The lawsuit filed by Aptoide seeks an injunction against Google's alleged anticompetitive practices and unspecified triple damages.

Has Google faced similar antitrust lawsuits before?

Yes, Google settled an antitrust case with Epic Games last November and is also defending against a U.S. government case where its search engine was found to be an illegal monopoly.

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Rival App Store Accuses Google of Antitrust Abuse

15 Apr

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Summary

Aptoide alleges Google monopolizes app distribution and billing.
The lawsuit seeks an injunction and unspecified triple damages.
Google settled a similar antitrust case with Epic Games last November.

Rival App Store Accuses Google of Antitrust Abuse

A new antitrust lawsuit has been filed against Google, accusing the tech giant of monopolizing Android app distribution and billing. The suit was initiated by Aptoide, a Portuguese company that operates the world's third-largest Android app store. Aptoide alleges that Google's practices violate U.S. antitrust law by shutting out rival app stores.

Based in Lisbon, Aptoide claims it would have exerted more pressure on Google's pricing and policies if not for its "anticompetitive chokehold." The company argues that Google deprives rivals of exclusive developer content and steers developers towards its own Google Play store and other essential services. Aptoide seeks an injunction against these alleged anticompetitive actions, along with unspecified triple damages.