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Google Pays EU Antitrust Price | Spokane News

Google just took a major legal hit in Europe after the EU’s top court upheld a €4.9 billion antitrust fine — the latest blow in a long-running battle over how the tech giant used its Android dominance to crush competitors. Forced phone makers to pre-install Google’s apps and block rivals, the court ruled Google abused its market power. Though the fine is a small dent in Google’s profits, the ruling sends a powerful message: Europe is serious about holding Big Tech accountable, and more legal challenges — including under new Digital Markets Act rules — could be on the way. Listen in…

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