US v. Google: all the news from the search antitrust showdown

On August 5th, Judge Amit Mehta ruled in the case of United States of America v. Google, stating, "…the court reaches the following conclusion: Google is a monopolist, and it has acted as one to maintain its monopoly. It has violated Section 2 of the Sherman Act." This marked the end of the most significant tech antitrust trial since the US challenged Microsoft in the 1990s, possibly except for the government's antitrust lawsuit against Google's ad business. However, this ruling is just the beginning of the legal process. Presently, attorneys representing Google and the Department of Justice are in dispute over the ruling and the next steps regarding the company and its products. The Department of Justice alleges that Google engaged in anticompetitive agreements with Apple and other firms to secure prime placement for its search engine. Google, on the other hand, argues that its dominant market position is the outcome of offering a superior product. The Department of Justice has proposed various options to address the situation, including breaking up Google to separate its products like Chrome, Search, and Android. However, it may take some time until the full plan is disclosed. For further updates and details on the case, continue reading below. DOJ mentioned it will permit Google to compensate Apple for services unrelated to search. Apple's bid to intervene in the Google Search antitrust trial was rejected. Apple has requested the court to stop the Google search monopoly case. Google's CEO, Sundar Pichai, informed employees to brace for a challenging 2025. Eddy Cue clarified why Apple has no intention to develop a search engine. Apple is eager to defend its Google search deal. Google has proposed altering its deal with Apple while requesting to retain Chrome. Google's counterproposal to the government's breakup attempt involves unbundling Android apps. Google has responded to the DOJ's "extreme proposal." The DOJ insists that Google should divest Chrome to dismantle its search monopoly. Google employees have urged the DOJ to provide safeguards for an effective breakup. Could Chrome be heading towards a major change? US lawyers are reportedly planning to compel Google to sell Chrome and separate Android. Google is replacing the executive in charge of Search and ads. The DOJ's strategy to break up Google's search monopoly. DOJ lawyers suggest that a Google breakup is under consideration. The DOJ will soon unveil its proposed plan to tackle Google's monopoly. The DOJ is seeking information on Google's AI strategy to dismantle its search monopoly. Yelp has filed a lawsuit against Google for antitrust violations. Following the DOJ's antitrust trial victory, Google's competitors have expressed their desires. With Google losing its initial antitrust case, what lies ahead? Microsoft and Apple's Bing deal has no price cap: the key points from the Google antitrust ruling. Now that Google has been deemed a monopolist, what comes next? The judge's ruling establishes Google as a monopolist in the US antitrust case. As the Google antitrust trial concludes, the DOJ is pursuing sanctions over missing messages. The looming multibillion-dollar Apple deal plays a significant role in the Google antitrust trial. In 2022, Google paid Apple $20 billion to be Safari's default search engine. During the trial, a Google witness inadvertently disclosed the substantial amount paid to Apple for Safari search. A rare insight into Google's most lucrative search queries: "Android is a massive tracking device." Sundar Pichai defends Google in court, claiming it is not malicious but a business entity. Google agreed not to promote Chrome to Safari users. In the past, Google requested Apple to preinstall its search app on iOS. The legal proceedings in US v. Google are reminiscent of Internet Explorer's era. Google paid a staggering $26.3 billion in 2021 to secure its position as the default search engine everywhere. Sundar Pichai is scheduled to testify in US v. Google on Monday. Reportedly, Google pays Apple $18 billion annually to be the default search engine. The Google antitrust trial has been tightly controlled; The New York Times has filed a motion to make it more transparent. Read Sundar Pichai's detailed email conversation concerning the Apple-Google agreement. The trial highlights that Apple's search deal holds immense significance in the tech industry. In 2007, Sundar Pichai opposed Google being the exclusive search option on Safari. Unsealed court testimonies reveal Apple's discussions to replace Google with Bing or DuckDuckGo. The Vergecast discusses the tech giants' legal battles. Satya Nadella testifies that Bing is inferior to Google and Apple could refine it. A historical account of Microsoft's mobile failures is presented during the trial. Microsoft speculates AI could further entrench search competition rather than disrupt it. Satya Nadella discloses Bing's willingness to incur significant losses to become Apple's default search engine. The trial proceedings reveal a document where Google likened the search ads business to "cigarettes or drugs." Satya Nadella is set to testify in US v. Google soon. The Google antitrust trial is slowly opening up to the public. Apple defends its search deal with Google in court, asserting there was no viable alternative. The popularity of Safari is closely tied to its integration with Google. Should Apple introduce a search engine selection screen during iPhone setup? Eddy Cue from Apple contends there is no valid alternative to Google. The closed session commences in the US v. Google court today. Apple's Eddy Cue is scheduled to testify in the Google antitrust trial on Tuesday. The Google antitrust trial remains highly confidential. The availability of Google trial documents remains uncertain. The public accessibility of US v. Google evidence is still undecided. The executive at Google raised ad prices quietly to enhance search revenue. The second week of US v. Google trial begins. Defaults play a crucial role in the Google antitrust trial, and Bing faces criticism. An analysis of the ongoing Google antitrust trial. The trial kicked off with opening statements in US v. Google, with ten weeks remaining. Data on actual user switching is limited. Bing becomes the target in Google's trial. The trial encompasses an ads case within the search case against Google. Understanding the defining factors of a search engine. A significant portion of Google's searches reportedly originates from paid default agreements. "Defaults are vital but not conclusive." The trial against Google Search commences today with an overview of what to expect. Google's strategy to navigate the antitrust trial. A federal judge has summoned three Apple executives to testify in the government's case against Google.