Google agreed to pay $700 million (about €600 million) to resolve a lawsuit for anticompetitive practices, presented by dozens of states, Arizona’s Attorney’s Office, co-author of the action, said.
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“ With this agreement, we make it clear that anticompetitive conduct of this kind will not be tolerated. A competitive and fair market promotes lower prices, better quality goods and services and more options for consumers,” he added.
Most of the funds resulting from the agreement will be allocated directly to people who made purchases on Google Play between August 2016 and September 2023.
The agreement also obliges Google to change its business practices.
For at least five years, application creators may use alternative payment systems, inform customers about lower prices outside Google's billing system and publish their applications in competing stores without fear of retaliation.
In addition, Android users may download apps outside the Play Store for at least seven years.