Google Pays $700M Over App Store Abuse | Tucson News

Google just paid $700 million to settle antitrust claims from 40 states, including Arizona’s Kris Mayes, over its abusive control of the Android app store. The deal targets Google’s forced use of its payment system, which inflated prices for users and stifled competition. Most consumers who bought apps on Google Play between August 2016 and September 2023 will get automatic refunds via PayPal or Venmo. Developers now gain freedom to offer alternative payment methods, advertise outside Google’s store, and promote apps without fear of punishment. Android users can also sideload apps from third-party stores for seven years. This landmark ruling sends a clear message: monopolies won’t be tolerated—and consumers win big with lower prices and more choices. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fa91346e867cf745