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Google has appealed to the Supreme Court in a case that could change its control over the Android app ecosystem. The tech giant has requested a stay on the permanent injunction imposed by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The injunction requires Google to stop forcing app developers into using its billing system and allow them more freedom in setting prices and payment methods.

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Epic v/s Google case and court's ruling

Epic Games sued Google over its Play Store rules, challenging the mandatory 30% commission. In 2023, the court allowed external payment links but upheld Google's core business model. On September 12, the Ninth Circuit upheld a permanent injunction requiring Google to let developers offer alternative payment methods, set prices, and all

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