Reuters reports that Google has filed a petition with a federal judge in California seeking a stay on a court order requiring the company to open up its Play Store in preparation for increased competition. In a court filing filed Friday, the tech giant argues that the injunction, scheduled to take effect Nov. 1, poses “significant safety, security, and privacy risks” to the Android ecosystem. did. Google asked U.S. District Judge James Donato to suspend the ruling while it appeals the decision.
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The injunction stems from a lawsuit filed by Fortnite maker Epic Games. In October 2023, a jury ruled that Google had an illegal monopoly on how consumers download apps and make in-app purchases on Android devices.
Judge Donato’s ruling, handed down on October 7, forces Google to allow third-party app stores and payment methods on its platform. Additionally, the order prohibits Google from paying device manufacturers to pre-install the Play Store or sharing the revenue from it with other app distributors.
Google argues that the ruling could pose significant risks to Android users and is fighting to delay implementation of the ruling while pursuing legal appeals.
Sundar Pichai What it takes to join Google
On a different note, Google President Sundar Pichai recently revealed what it takes to join Google’s coveted ranks, especially for those aspiring to a role in engineering. in an episode of The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer ConversationsPichai revealed the attributes Google looks for in its employees, giving potential candidates a clearer understanding of what it takes to be part of the tech giant.
According to Pichai,
He also highlighted Google’s tradition of providing free meals to employees, not just as a perk, but as an intentional effort to foster community and inspire moments of spontaneous creativity. He also recalled his early days at Google, when informal cafe chats could lead to breakthrough ideas. “It’s important to create conditions for people to connect and think outside the box,” he said.
(according to Reuters information)