The Court of Justice of the European Union has rejected Google’s final appeal, keeping in place a €4.1 billion fine over Android practices that favored Google Search and Chrome. The ruling confirms that Google’s Android agreements restricted competition, while Google says the decision overlooks Android’s open and competitive ecosystem. #CJEU #Google #Android #Chrome #GoogleSearch
Keypoints
- The CJEU upheld the €4.1 billion antitrust fine against Google.
- The case centers on Android agreements that promoted Google Search and Chrome.
- Google was found to have restricted device makers through pre-installation and anti-fragmentation rules.
- The court agreed the agreements strengthened Google’s dominant position in Android.
- Google says it has changed its practices and argues Android remains open and competitive.