Google loses appeal against EU, ordered to pay €4.1 billion fine

14 September 2022
The decision confirms a ruling from 2018 on bundling Android with Chrome and Google Search.

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Would Margrethe Vestager be able to name one better android map app than Google Maps, or one search engine better than Google Search..😀😀.

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    Anonymous, 17 Sep 2022"It is because of Google, Android is where it is now.&... moreIt doesn't matter what "you" think is correct. Just accept the defeat and go.

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      • 17 Sep 2022

      Anonymous, 17 Sep 2022To add on this, "The key decision in Android histor... more"It is because of Google, Android is where it is now." is something else than "Google owns Android OS". the first is mainly correct, the second is a lie.

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        • 17 Sep 2022

        Anonymous, 17 Sep 2022Android was founded by 4 persons. They are the "origin... moreTo add on this,

        "The key decision in Android history was Google’s commitment to make Android an open-source operating system."

        It is because of Google, Android is where it is now.

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          • 17 Sep 2022

          Anonymous, 17 Sep 2022Android OS is not owned by google. it is an open-source pro... moreAndroid was founded by 4 persons. They are the "original" creaters. OHA was created for the "development" of Android. Google "acquired" Android, so in "simple" terms, Google is the owner.

          If you still can't understand, you think what you want.

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            • 17 Sep 2022

            Anonymous, 15 Sep 2022Android is owned by Google. Manufacturers can modify it bec... moreAndroid OS is not owned by google. it is an open-source project created by the open handset alliance. just because google puts the largest effort into the development of new versions it doesn't mean it owns it. there are dozens of other companies that participate in android development either.

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              • 17 Sep 2022

              Anonymous, 16 Sep 2022Android is not owned by Google, it's only sponsored by... moreIn simple terms, Google owns Android. Google acquired Android Inc. So if you ask who owns Android? It's Google. But in complex, you are right. Google owns Android at the very core or basic. What most forget is that Android is open source. Even you or me can modify it. You can remove Google services in any Android phone. But then, would it be simple or make Android useful to the majority? No. That is why gms is pre-installed on all Android devices. Otherwise, it would be like Huawei. Even many Huawei users are trying to use Google. Without Google, Android is useless to the majority. If you don't have a gmail account, an android device is useless. But if you want, you can modify Android to your liking because it's open source. This is what people forget. You have options.

                Vikass17, 14 Sep 2022It's about using Google services. Android is open sour... more"Make different versions with Google services"
                You know, smartphones aren't like computers that you plug in something and will have a new OS ready in minutes. One small mistake and forget your smartphone for once and for all. Even if you don't make any, it can't be done by everybody
                In fact, it's just backdoor that exists to install any other OS on a smartphone, nothing officially.

                "Point is Google forces you to use all its services. Either you use all services or don't"
                As a matter of fact, they do force you to use all their services. Tell me a fin-tech app that will work without GMS and unlocking bootloader, rooting, etc.

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                  • 16 Sep 2022

                  Anonymous, 15 Sep 2022Actually Android does belong to Google.Android is not owned by Google, it's only sponsored by Google. Google owns the trademarks of Android's name and logo. Android is free and open source software licensed by Apache. Google apps are proprietary software provided by Google but are not necessary for Android to function. It would be ok if users were able to uninstall Google's proprietary software, but they can't. Users are forced into Google's ecosystem just to download software for their Android devices. This is the problem. Google has an inherent unfair advantage at monopolizing users.

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                    • 16 Sep 2022

                    Anonymous, 15 Sep 2022Eu is a bunch of boomers🤣You mean consumer-based boomers?

                      Anonymous, 14 Sep 2022And lose billions upon billions of income.... smart. EU is ... moreSince you can install anything you want on Android, your whole argument is moot. That fact alone is in contrast with the 'monopoly' ruling. And please, stay in Europe. We don't need any more Socialists here.

                        Carol, 14 Sep 2022The only thing they could to is to block google services in... moreYes, yes it does.

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                          • 15 Sep 2022

                          Google faces €25bn legal action in UK and the EU, this is great

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                            • 15 Sep 2022

                            At this point for mega corporations, fines are a part of their business models, if you make 20 billion and you have to pay a 4 billion fine you're still up 16 billion, so what does it matter?

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                              • 15 Sep 2022

                              Eu is a bunch of boomers🤣

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                                • 15 Sep 2022

                                Anonymous, 14 Sep 2022they cannot close it. android simply doesn't belong to... moreAndroid is owned by Google. Manufacturers can modify it because it's open source. Do your research properly.

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                                  • 15 Sep 2022

                                  Carol, 14 Sep 2022The only thing they could to is to block google services in... moreActually Android does belong to Google.

                                    Samath N8 808 owner, 14 Sep 2022When did the next step ever happen in history? I'm not... moreIts not that hard to find exaples. Simple google search

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                                      • 15 Sep 2022

                                      Samath N8 808 owner, 14 Sep 2022This fine itself is tomfoolery. I repeat, such a FINE is a... moreNot general viewers. But us publishers and contents creator are heavily affected by such court decisions. Google would not pay this fine out of company owners' pocket but recover that fine from us. They start taking small chunks out of our revenues that eventually adds up to billions.

                                      Also 5 ads in row policy is another strategy for recovering fine amount.

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                                        • 15 Sep 2022

                                        Carol, 14 Sep 2022Actually apple holds a very monopolist business ideal and b... moreThat's the biggest nonsense I've ever read here.
                                        Apple does something every company wants to achieve, and all use the same methods. Why hating only Apple for that?

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