Epic Legal Battle: Google Requests Emergency Stay Over Dangerous Ruling
Epic Controversy: Google vs. 9th Circuit Court
Google has asked the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to halt the imminent changes required by Judge James Donato's recent ruling in Epic v. Google. Once more, the company sought a pause from Judge Donato, but it is not waiting to find out if he will permit Google to press pause on his decision.
Concerns Raised by Google
The ruling, which Google has appealed, would force the distribution of third-party app stores within Google Play, abolishing the requirement for Google Play Billing for distributed apps, and more significant adjustments to commence by November 1st — just over two weeks away.
- Google argues that these mandated changes threaten its ability to maintain a safe user experience.
- Lee-Anne Mulholland, VP of Regulatory Affairs at Google, stated that the ruling's implications could hurt not only Google but also Android users and the broader ecosystem.
Highlighted Arguments Against the Ruling
- Distributing third-party app stores within Google Play jeopardizes safety and privacy.
- Access for numerous third-party Android app stores diminishes developer control.
- Redirecting from Google Play to external app sources elevates risks.
- Removing Play Billing diminishes user protections.
- Implementing changes hastily may pose risks to users and developers.
In a notable excerpt from Google's filing, they express concerns about the new ruling imposed at the request of a single competitor, Epic Games, which may expose millions of Android users to new risks and disrupt essential business relationships.
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