Google's Android App Store Remains Closed as Judge Grants Temporary Stay
Friday, 18 October 2024, 12:02
Google's Temporary Win in Epic Legal Battle
In a significant development for Google's Android app store, a court has granted a temporary stay on the deadline to implement major changes to its Play Store. This decision allows Google to continue operating its closed marketplace while it appeals a jury's ruling that deemed the Play Store an illegal monopoly. The ruling had originally demanded significant alterations within a tight timeframe, but today's stay lifts immediate pressures on the tech giant.
What This Means for Developers
- Current Status: Google's Play Store remains shielded from changes for the foreseeable future.
- Developers and consumers could face longer waits for potential changes to app distribution.
- Competition: The judge's ruling does not suppress all changes; starting November 2024, Google cannot make deals that block rival app store preinstallation.
Next Steps for Google
- Google plans to appeal the jury's verdict regarding monopoly status.
- The company expressed satisfaction with the stay and aims to protect the experiences of Android users and developers.
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